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OverviewQuestions about the origin and nature of Earth and the life on it have long preoccupied human thought and the scientific endeavor. Deciphering the planet's history and processes could improve the ability to predict catastrophes like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, to manage Earth's resources, and to anticipate changes in climate and geologic processes. At the request of the U.S. Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, and U.S. Geological Survey, the National Research Council assembled a committee to propose and explore grand questions in geological and planetary science. This book captures, in a series of questions, the essential scientific challenges that constitute the frontier of Earth science at the start of the 21st century. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Origins 2 Earth's Interior 3 A Habitable Planet 4 Hazards and Resources References Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members Appendix B: Acronyms and Abbreviations Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division on Earth and Life Studies , Board on Earth Sciences and Resources , Committee on Grand Research Questions in the Solid-Earth SciencesPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.590kg ISBN: 9780309117173ISBN 10: 0309117178 Pages: 150 Publication Date: 04 September 2008 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 1 Origins; 4 2 Earth's Interior; 5 3 A Habitable Planet; 6 4 Hazards and Resources; 7 References; 8 Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members; 9 Appendix B: Acronyms and AbbreviationsReviewsAuthor InformationCommittee on Grand Research Questions in the Solid-Earth Sciences, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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