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Encyclopedia of Earth and Space Science, 2 Vol Set

Encyclopedia of Earth and Space Science, 2 Vol Set

Encyclopedia of Earth and Space Science, 2 Vol Set

  • By: Timothy Kusky

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ISBN: 9788130917511

Bind: Hardbound

Year: 2017

Pages: 960

Size: 216 x 279 mm

Publisher: Facts On File Inc.

Published in India by: Viva Books

Exclusive Distributors: Viva Books

Sales Territory: India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka

Reviews:


 “  ...useful... “ 
 —American Reference Books Annual

 “  ...well designed to meet the user's needs...Recommended. “ 
 —Library Media Connection

 “  This is an informative resource that displays the Earth's wonder. It will appeal to an audience of high school and college Earth science and astronomy classes. Highly recommended for both academic and public libraries. “ 
 —Library Journal

 “  Best Bets for Student Researchers. “ 
 —Booklist/RBB

Description: 

Volume 1 and 2:

The two-volume Encyclopedia of Earth and Space Science is the perfect complement to the material typically taught in Earth science and astronomy classes. Based on the NSES Content Standards, this comprehensive reference emphasizes the physical processes involved in the formation and evolution of the Earth and universe, describes many examples of different types of geological and astrophysical phenomena, provides historical perspectives, and gives insight into the process of scientific inquiry by incorporating biographical profiles of people who have contributed significantly to the development of the sciences. The big bang theory is presented along with an evaluation of its physical principles and fundamental laws. The resulting structure of the universe, galaxies, solar system, planets, and places on Earth are also discussed.

This informative resource boasts full-color photographs and illustrations, as well as an index, appendixes, cross-references, and a chronology.

About the Author: 

Timothy Kusky, Ph.D., holds a degree in Earth and planetary sciences from Johns Hopkins University. He is currently a distinguished professor at the China University of Geosciences in Wuhan. Kusky has published articles and papers in Science, Journal of Geophysical Research, and Geology, and he is the author of best-selling Encyclopedia of Earth Science as well as The Hazardous Earth set.

Contents:

Introduction

Feature Essays:
 •  Beauty and the Beach: Rethinking Coastal Living
 •  Diamonds Are Forever
 •  Drying of the American Southwest
 •  Love Canal Is Not for Honeymooners
 •  Liquefaction and Levees: Potential Double Disaster in the American Midwest • 
 •  Do Bay of Bengal Cyclones Have to Be So Deadly
 •  The Search for Extraterrestrial Life
 •  The Sky Is on Fire
 •  The Large Hadron Collider   
 •  Renewable Energy Options for the Future  
 •  Predicting Future Earthquakes in the Western United States  
 •  Tsunami Nightmare • 

 

Appendixes:
I. Chronology
II . Glossary
III . Further Resources
IV. Geologic Timescale
V. Periodic Table of the Elements
VI. SI Units and Derived Quantities
VII . Multipliers and Dividers for Use with SI Units
VIII . Astronomical Data
IX. Abbreviations and Symbols for Physical Units
X. The Greek Alphabet
XI. Common Conversions within the Metric System
XII . Common Conversions from U.S. Customary to Metric Unit Values
XIII . Temperature Conversions

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