Encyclopedia of Air

Exploring air, wind, and atmosphere in all its natural and human aspects, this encyclopaedia's 162 entries cover meteorological topics, such as tornados; political issues, such as air pollution; relevant individuals, such as important scientists and aviators; technical topics, such as airplanes and dirigibles; and cultural phenomena, such as musical, literary, and linguistic references to air and wind arranged in an A-Z listing format.

Other entries cover important organizations, such as the Clean Air Trust; legal issues, such as the Clean Air Act; and aerial sports and recreation, such as kite flying.

Most of the entries also provide "See also" references to related entries in the book, as well as a listing of additional information resources (both print and electronic) and contact information for relevant groups and organizations.