Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series – serie
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Encyclopedia of Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks
Av V. Middleton
Inbunden, 2003
3607 kr
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Named "Outstanding Academic Title" by ChoiceThis encyclopedia, which constitutes a wide ranging and authoritative collection of academic articles, covers the sedimentological aspects of sediments and sedimentary rocks. As such it provides a comprehensive, one-volume reference work for students and …
Encyclopedia of Remote Sensing
Av Eni G. Njoku
Inbunden, 2013
3272 kr
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Remote sensing has revolutionized the scientific study of the Earth by enabling measurements of more detailed and hitherto unexplored phenomena with spatially-extensive and global perspectives. Various disciplines and industries have benefited from the dramatic discoveries enabled by remote …
Encyclopedia of European and Asian Regional Geology
Av E.M. Moores, Rhodes W. Fairbridge
Inbunden, 1997
5669 kr
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This unique volume, organized alphabetically by country, provides a current overview of the general geology of Europe and Asia, excluding the Arab countries and Israel. Articles primarily contain information about the stratigraphy, structure, tectonics and natural resources of each country, as well …
Encyclopedia of Hydrology and Water Resources
Av Reginald W. Herschy, Rhodes W. Fairbridge
Inbunden, 1998
5462 kr
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The fresh water supplies of the Earth are finite and as the world's population continues to grow humanity's thirst for this water seems unquenchable. Intense pressure is being exerted upon freshwater resources and a lack of adequate clean water is seen as one of the most serious global problems for …
Encyclopedia of Geochemistry
Av C.P. Marshall, Rhodes W. Fairbridge
Inbunden, 1999
5669 kr
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Geochemistry uses the methods and philosophies of chemistry to explore and understand the Earth from the most elementary levels. The field has moved on from a prehistoric interest in metals, chert and clay, to become a modern science, utilizing sophisticated techniques to understand the Earth's …
Encyclopedia of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Inbunden, 1990
5448 kr
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Featuring over 250 contributions from more than 100 earth scientists from 18 countries, The Encyclopedia of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology deals with the nature and genesis of igneous rocks that have crystallized from molten magma, and of metamorphic rocks that are the products of …
Encyclopedia of Field and General Geology
Inbunden, 1988
5992 kr
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Field work, supplemented by laboratory studies, is a cornerstone for the geological sciences. This volume provides an introduction to general field work through selected topics that illustrate specific techniques and methodologies. One hundred and twenty-three main entries prepared by leading …
Encyclopedia of Applied Geology
Inbunden, 1984
3272 kr
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The Encyclopedia of Applied Geology is an international compendium of engineering geology topics prepared by experts from many countries. The volume contains more than eighty main entries in alphabetical order, dealing with hydrology, rock structure monitoring and soil mechanics in addition to …
Encyclopedia of Mineralogy
Av Keith Frye
Inbunden, 1981
5462 kr
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The Encyclopedia of Mineralogy provides comprehensive, basic treatment of the science of mineralogy. More than 140 articles by internationally known scholars and research workers describe specific areas of mineralogical interest, and a glossary of 3000 entries defines all valid mineral species and …
Encyclopedia of Coastal Science
Av M. Schwartz
Inbunden, 2005
3280 kr
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This new Encyclopedia of Coastal Science stands as the latest authoritative source in the field of coastal studies, making it the standard reference work for specialists and the interested lay person. Unique in its interdisciplinary approach. This Encyclopedia features contributions by 245 …
Encyclopedia of World Climatology
Inbunden, 2005
3280 kr
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Today, given the well-publicized impacts of events such as El Niño, there is an unequaled public awareness of how climate affects the quality of life and environment. Such awareness has created an increasing demand for accurate climatological information. This information is now available in one …
Encyclopedia of Soil Science
Inbunden, 2007
6007 kr
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Soils long have been taken for granted being so commonplace and lacking often striking features. However, soil is one of the most complex media on Earth, vital for the biogeosphere and human civilization. With increased usage of soil for world food production, building materials, waste …
Encyclopedia of Paleoclimatology and Ancient Environments
Inbunden, 2008
6997 kr
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Earned Outstanding Academic Title distinction for Earth Sciences titles 2010 from the library magazine CHOICE While the human imprint is becoming increasingly apparent, Earth’s climate has shifted dramatically and frequently during the last few million years, alternating between ice ages, when vast …
Encyclopedia of Lakes and Reservoirs
Av Lars Bengtsson, Reginald W. Herschy m. fl.
Inbunden, 2012
4916 kr
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The world’s growing population faces the challenge of meeting ever-larger demands for fresh water, not only for drinking but also for agriculture, industry and recreation. Already some one billion people are at risk from over-use, water withdrawals and pollution of these water bodies So scientific …
Encyclopedia of Geobiology
Av Joachim Reitner, Volker Thiel
Inbunden, 2011
3280 kr
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The interplay between Geology and Biology has shaped the Earth from the early Precambrian, 4 billion years ago. Moving beyond the borders of the classical core disciplines, Geobiology strives to identify chains of cause-and-effect and synergisms between the geo- and the biospheres that have been …
Encyclopedia of Solid Earth Geophysics
2021
5798 kr
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In the 21st century the importance of earth sciences in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the planet on which we live, has increased tremendously. Above all, they address the challenge of enriching human lives with the bounties of nature, while preserving the planet for future …
Encyclopedia of Mathematical Geosciences
Av B. S. Daya Sagar, Qiuming Cheng m. fl.
2023
9014 kr
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The Encyclopedia of Mathematical Geosciences is a complete and authoritative reference work. It provides concise explanation on each term that is related to Mathematical Geosciences. Over 300 international scientists, each expert in their specialties, have written around 350 separate articles on …
Encyclopedia of Geochemistry
A Comprehensive Reference Source on the Chemistry of the Earth
2018
8371 kr
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The Encyclopedia is a complete and authoritative reference work for this rapidly evolving field. Over 300 international scientists, each experts in their specialties, have written over 330 separate topics on different aspects of geochemistry including geochemical thermodynamics and kinetics, …
Encyclopedia of Engineering Geology
Av Peter T. Bobrowsky, Brian Marker
Inbunden, 2018
7098 kr
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This volume addresses the multi-disciplinary topic of engineering geology and the environment, one of the fastest growing, most relevant and applied fields of research and study within the geosciences. It covers the fundamentals of geology and engineering where the two fields overlap and, in …
Encyclopedia of Coastal Science
Av Charles W. Finkl, Christopher Makowski
2019
8371 kr
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This thoroughly revised and expanded edition of the much acclaimed Encyclopedia of Coastal Science edited by M. Schwarz (Springer 2005), presents an interdisciplinary approach that includes biology, ecology, engineering, geology, geomorphology, oceanography, remote sensing, technological advances, …
Encyclopedia of Modern Coral Reefs
Structure, Form and Process
Av David Hopley
2010
7843 kr
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Coral reefs are the largest landforms built by plants and animals. Their study therefore incorporates a wide range of disciplines. This encyclopedia approaches coral reefs from an earth science perspective, concentrating especially on modern reefs. Currently coral reefs are under high stress, most …
Encyclopedia of Snow, Ice and Glaciers
Av Vijay P. Singh, Pratap Singh m. fl.
Inbunden, 2011
6007 kr
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The earth’s cryosphere, which includes snow, glaciers, ice caps, ice sheets, ice shelves, sea ice, river and lake ice, and permafrost, contains about 75% of the earth’s fresh water. It exists at almost all latitudes, from the tropics to the poles, and plays a vital role in controlling the global …
Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards
Inbunden, 2013
6553 kr
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Few subjects have caught the attention of the entire world as much as those dealing with natural hazards. The first decade of this new millennium provides a litany of tragic examples of various hazards that turned into disasters affecting millions of individuals around the globe. The human losses …
Encyclopedia of Geoarchaeology
Inbunden, 2016
6749 kr
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Geoarchaeology is the archaeological subfield that focuses on archaeological information retrieval and problem solving utilizing the methods of geological investigation. Archaeological recovery and analysis are already geoarchaeological in the most fundamental sense because buried remains are …
Encyclopedia of Marine Geosciences
Av Jan Harff, Martin Meschede m. fl.
Inbunden, 2016
7098 kr
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This Encyclopedia comprises the current knowledge in marine geosciences whereby not only basic but also applied and technical sciences are covered. Through this concept a broad scale of users in the field of marine sciences and techniques is addressed, from students and scholars in academia to …
Encyclopedia of Scientific Dating Methods
Av W. Jack Rink, Jeroen W. Thompson
Inbunden, 2015
7098 kr
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This volume provides an overview of (1) the physical and chemical foundations of dating methods and (2) the applications of dating methods in the geological sciences, biology, and archaeology, in almost 200 articles from over 200 international authors. It will serve as the most comprehensive …
Encyclopedia of Estuaries
Inbunden, 2015
6007 kr
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The Encyclopedia of Estuaries, part of Springer's Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series, provides a single, state-of-the-art, comprehensive reference volume on estuaries for research scientists, educators, students, and others. Consisting of almost 270 subject entries in an easy-to-use format, this …
