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Geology and Society
Donald R. . Ed(S): Coates
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Description for Geology and Society
Paperback. Editor(s): Coates, Donald R. Series: Environmental Resource Management Series. Num Pages: 422 pages, 156 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBG; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 802.
Mankind lives, works, and plays on the earth's surface. The majority of such human activities change in some manner the geological materials and processes of our planet. It is the basis of this book that an understanding of this relationship is significant. Furthermore, it is demonstrated that natural processes and events can in turn greatly affect society. Erosion devastates farms and grazing lands. The spectacular hazards of earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, and landslides can lead to disastrous loss of life and property. Thus, one theme in this book is to provide perspective on the duality of these impacts on the environmental ... Read more
Mankind lives, works, and plays on the earth's surface. The majority of such human activities change in some manner the geological materials and processes of our planet. It is the basis of this book that an understanding of this relationship is significant. Furthermore, it is demonstrated that natural processes and events can in turn greatly affect society. Erosion devastates farms and grazing lands. The spectacular hazards of earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, and landslides can lead to disastrous loss of life and property. Thus, one theme in this book is to provide perspective on the duality of these impacts on the environmental ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Number of pages
422
Condition
New
Series
Environmental Resource Management Series
Number of Pages
406
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780412251702
SKU
V9780412251702
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Ref
99-15
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