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Understanding the changing planet :

(Number (ISBN

0309150760

(Number (ISBN

1282787373

(Number (ISBN

9780309150767

(Number (ISBN

9781282787377

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0309150728

Erroneous ISBN

0309150752

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9780309150729

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9780309150750

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b786879

Title Proper

Understanding the changing planet :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

strategic directions for the geographical sciences /

First Statement of Responsibility

Committee on Strategic Directions for the Geographical Sciences in the Next Decade, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Washington, D.C. :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

National Academies Press,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

©2010.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource (xv, 155 pages) :

Other Physical Details

illustrations (chiefly color), color maps

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-143).

Text of Note

How are we changing the physical environment of Earth's surface? -- How can we best preserve biological diversity and protect endangered ecosystems? -- How are climate and other environmental changes affecting the vulnerabilities of coupled human-environment systems? -- How and where will 10 billion people live on Earth? -- How will we sustainably feed everyone in the coming decade and beyond? -- How does where people live affect their health? -- How is the movement of people, goods, and ideas transforming the world? -- How is economic globalization affecting inequality? -- How are geopolitical shifts influencing peace and stability? -- How might we better observe, analyze, and visualize a changing world? -- What are the societal implications of citizen mapping and mapping citizens?

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"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 more important 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 economy and 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.

Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address

MIL

Stock Number

278737

Title

Understanding the changing planet.

International Standard Book Number

9780309150750

Environmental degradation.

Environmental ethics.

Geography-- Research.

Human ecology.

Nature-- Effect of human beings on.

Overpopulation.

Sustainable development.

Environmental degradation.

Environmental ethics.

Geography-- Research.

Human ecology.

Nature-- Effect of human beings on.

Overpopulation.

SOCIAL SCIENCE-- Human Geography.

Sustainable development.

RB

SOC-- 015000

Number

Edition

Class number

Book number

National Research Council (U.S.)., Board on Earth Sciences and Resources.

National Research Council (U.S.)., Committee on Strategic Directions for the Geographical Sciences in the Next Decade.

National Research Council (U.S.)., Division on Earth and Life Studies.

Date of Transaction

20201207003830.0

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Electronic name

[Book]

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