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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Pollution A to Z Richard Stapleton, editor in chief. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-02-865700-4 (set : hardcover : alk. paper) - ISBN 0-02-865701-2 (v. 1) - ISBN 0-02-865702-0 (v. 2) 1. Pollution—Encyclopedias. I. Stapleton, Richard M. TD173.P65 2003 363.7303-dc21 2003000078 This title is also available as an e-book. ISBN 0-02-865905-8 (set) Contact your Gale sales representative for ordering information. 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