The 2e of Encyclopedia of Caves is the most thorough single-volume reference available on the subject of caves and life in caves.
The Encyclopedia of Caves presents 128 separate articles on the
entire range of speleological study. Articles in the Encyclopedia
fall within 15 general subjects areas, as follows:
1. Types of Caves 2. Cave features 3. Hydrology and Hydrogeology 4.
Speleothems and other cave deposits 5. Cave ages and paleoclimate
6. Exceptional caves 7. Biology of particular organisms in caves 8.
Ecology 9. Cave invasion 10. Biogeography and Diversity 11.
Evolution and Adaptation in Caves 12. Exploration of Caves 13.
Contemporary use of caves 14. Historical use of caves 15. Ground
water contamination and land use hazards in cave regions
William B. White is Professor Emeritus of Geochemistry at The Pennsylvania State University. He holds a BS degree in chemistry from Juniata College (Huntingdon, PA) and a PhD in geochemistry from Penn State. His 40-year teaching career included a course in the geology of caves and karst. His research has produced 446 technical papers of which 131 deal with aspects of caves and karst. He is author or co-editor of 7 cave-related books including the first two editions of the Encyclopedia of Caves. He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the National Speleological Society, and the Mineralogical Society of America. David C. Culver received his BA from Grinnell College and his PhD from Yale University. He is Professor Emeritus of Environmental Science at American University. He has studied the ecology, evolution, biogeography, and biodiversity of the subterranean fauna for five decades and has published more than 120 papers in refereed journals, and authored or co-authored four books, two with Tanja Pipan. His studies of the subterranean fauna have taken him to more than 20 countries. He was co-editor with William B. White of the first two editions of the Encyclopedia of Caves.
Praise for the 1st edition: "Although scientifically rigorous, the articles are readily approachable by the nonprofessional and at times include the reader in the 'hows' of cave exploration. Truly international in both geography and contributors, this encyclopedia is one for browsing-the perfect assemblage of 15- to 20-minute intellectual diversions."--AMERICAN SCIENTIST "This monumental and attractively presented reference book belongs on the bookshelf of every person with an interest in caves, endangered species, or the biological diversity of our planet. The hundred or so chapter authors are a Who's Who of the world's cave experts...This book will be an invaluable reference for students, teachers, scientists, and anyone interested in learning more about the remarkable diversity of life and geology that lies hidden beneath our feet."--Larry Master, Chief Zoologist, NatureServe
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