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OverviewPassion is meant to be shared, and Dr. Elsa Kirsten Peters, better known as the Rock Doc, regularly conveys her enthusiasm for all things science in her nationally syndicated column. Now the curious geologist has compiled her favorites, along with a few new contributions, into Planet Rock Doc.With her wry sense of humor, personal anecdotes, and knack for explaining the complex in simple terms, Peters stretches far beyond geology to explore a wide range of topics related to natural and applied sciences. In the process, she reflects on the remarkable observations and inventions cultivated by great minds of the past. She comments on current debates, and she lends promise to the future, illuminating cutting-edge research. For easy access, articles are arranged by subject matter--geology and paleontology, energy and engines, food and agriculture, climate change, human health, biology, physics, chemistry, astronomy, and education and history. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Elsa Kirsten Peters , Caryn LawtonPublisher: Washington State University Press Imprint: Washington State University Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.268kg ISBN: 9780874223101ISBN 10: 0874223105 Pages: 184 Publication Date: 08 March 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Introduction Section 1: Geology and Paleontology Section 2: Energy, Engines, and Automobiles Section 3: Food and Agriculture Section 4: Climate Section 5: Human Health Section 6: Biology Section 7: Physics, Chemistry, Math, and Astronomy Section 8: Science History and Education Section 9: Eclectic Topics Suggested Reading About the AuthorReviews[Dr. Peters] is adept at framing big-picture issues on smaller canvasses, infusing her explanations and expertise with humanity and humor. --Seattle Post-Intelligencer Entertaining two-page ruminations. This book's conversational tone conveys a kitchen-table wisdom that belies its wicked smarts. --ForeWord magazine Author InformationDr. Peters, a native of rural Washington State, earned her doctorate from the Earth and Planetary Sciences Department at Harvard University. She taught undergraduate-level courses for a decade and is the author or co-author of numerous journal articles, as well as several textbooks. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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