Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science -- Reviews

Praise for the Encyclopedia:

"An exceptional reference book.... Truly unique.... Wide and fascinating range of topics.... Surprising in its breadth and depth of coverage....Highly recommended."
— Reference & User Services Quarterly

"The first on caves and karst, includes a wealth of information, references, and additional reading suggestions…. Entries are concise, well written, well edited, easy to read and filled with superb information…. Highly recommended. All collections."
— Choice

"The Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science exceeded my expectations in both range and depth of information: this book is pretty well as good as it could be.… Editor John Gunn also manages that difficult balancing act of holding the attention of both the general reader and the cave specialist. The book's authority stems from the huge range of topics covered by about 200 experts from around the world. …. Gunn and his advisory panel have produced a remarkably well-written, structured and designed book. It will be invaluable as an essential reference for anyone interested in caves and karst."
— New Scientist

"The content is scientific but clearly written and bibliographies are impressive, reflecting the scholarly nature of the work. The text is well illustrated…. Mr. Gunn displays both knowledge of the science, as well as an enthusiasm for caves and caving that is reflected in the coverage and treatment…. A natural choice for any academic library supporting courses in geology, hydrology and their related sciences."
— Against the Grain

"This scholarly encyclopedia is the first to treat these two subjects together in English…. Public libraries in areas where spelunking is popular will want to acquire this title. For academic libraries supporting programs in geology, it is an essential purchase."
— Lawrence Looks at Books, Gale Reference Reviews

"Exploring a multidisciplinary range of topics…"
— SciTech Book News