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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: John S. Lewis (University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S.A.) , John S. Lewis (University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S.A.) , John S. Lewis (University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S.A.) , John S. Lewis (University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S.A.)Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Imprint: Academic Press Inc Edition: 2nd edition Volume: v. 87 Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 1.590kg ISBN: 9780124467446ISBN 10: 012446744 Pages: 655 Publication Date: 07 March 2004 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsPraise for the previous edition: John Lewis has pulled together an incredible compendium of knowledge of the planetary sciences serving the needs of both students and practicing scientists... - ICARUS ...the best study of the subject I have ever read...complete, well written, with a style that is both lively and elegant. - PHYSICS WORLD ...a very comprehensive summary of the results of research in this field. There are many diagrams and photographs used for illustration that make it easy to understand. - REVIEWS OF ASTRONOMICAL TOOLS ...I am sure that every serious university library will be required to obtain a copy. - METEORITES AND PLANETARY SCIENCE Praise for the previous edition: ...an incredible compendium of knowledge of the planetary sciences serving the needs of both students and practicing scientists... - ICARUS ...the best study of the subject...complete, well written, with a style that is both lively and elegant. - PHYSICS WORLD ...a very comprehensive summary of the results of research in this field...easy to understand. - REVIEWS OF ASTRONOMICAL TOOLS ...I am sure that every serious university library will be required to obtain a copy. - METEORITES AND PLANETARY SCIENCE Praise for the previous edition: John Lewis has pulled together an incredible compendium of knowledge of the planetary sciences serving the needs of both students and practicing scientists... - ICARUS ...the best study of the subject I have ever read...complete, well written, with a style that is both lively and elegant. - PHYSICS WORLD ...a very comprehensive summary of the results of research in this field. There are many diagrams and photographs used for illustration that make it easy to understand. - REVIEWS OF ASTRONOMICAL TOOLS ...I am sure that every serious university library will be required to obtain a copy. - METEORITES AND PLANETARY SCIENCE Author InformationJohn S. Lewis is Professor of Planetary Sciences and Co-Director of the Space Engineering Research Center of the University of Arizona, has concentrated in recent years on the material and energy resources of nearby space and on the hazards and opportunities presented to mankind by the Near-Earth Asteroids. He is a former Professor of Planetary Sciences and Chemistry at MIT and a Visiting Professor at Cal Tech. He has served as Chairman of a number of international conferences on space science and space development. His contributions to planetary science include the first prediction of coloring matter in the atmosphere of Jupiter. He is also the author of several popular science books, including Rain of Iron and Ice, a popular account of the impact hazard, and Mining the Sky, a survey of resource opportunities in space and their relevance to economic, resource, and environmental issues on Earth. He is also the editor of a 1000-page technical volume, Resources of Near-Earth Space. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of American Rocket Company, and is presently an advisor to the Space Development Corporation's Near-Earth Asteroid Prospector (NEAP) mission. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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