Subject headings

Determining which subject headings are used for describing aspects of a topic is an important step in finding relevant materials.

To find items by subject in the library catalogue use Advanced Search, select Browse subjects and enter one or more relevant keywords. Browse the resulting subject headings and select one to view a list of titles.

The following are some examples of subject headings:

• archaeology methodology
• biological diversity
• climatic changes
• community development
• conservation of natural resources
• desertification
• endangered species
• environmental impact analysis
• environmental policy
• geographic information systems
• geographical perception
• global warming
• hydrology
• landscape assessment
• nature conservation
• paleoecology
• palynology
• rivers

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