Understanding the Changing Planet: Strategic Directions for the Geographical Sciences - Softcover

National Research Council; Division On Earth And Life Studies; Board On Earth Sciences And Resources

 
9780309150750: Understanding the Changing Planet: Strategic Directions for the Geographical Sciences
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0309150752 ISBN 13: 9780309150750
Verlag: NATL ACADEMY PR, 2010

Inhaltsangabe

"From the oceans to continental heartlands, human activities have altered the physical characteristics of Earth's surface. With Earth's population projected to peak at 8 to 12 billion people by 2050 and the additional stress of climate change, it is moreimportant than ever to understand how and where these changes are happening. Innovation in the geographical sciences has the potential to advance knowledge of place-based environmental change, sustainability, and the impacts of a rapidly changing economyand society. Understanding the Changing Planet outlines eleven strategic directions to focus research and leverage new technologies to harness the potential that the geographical sciences offer."--Publisher's description.

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Verlag
NATL ACADEMY PR
Erscheinungsdatum
2010
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0309150752
ISBN 13 
9780309150750
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
155
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