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World of Earth Science Volume 1 by K. Lee Lerner; Brenda Wilmoth Lerner; Thomson Gale (Firm) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is World of Earth Science Volume 1 about?

Intended to challenge new students and provide a solid foundation for more advanced students, this set offers information in an encyclopedic format on the concepts, theories, discoveries, pioneers, and issues relating to topics in the earth sciences. It is the latest in a series that includes World of Genetics [RBB Je 1 & 15 03] and World of Chemistry (Gale, 2000). Contributors and their affiliations are listed at the beginning of volume 1. The set includes approximately 650 entries, from Abyssal plains to Zeolite. Students will appreciate the clearly written articles as well as the fact that special attention is placed on current ethical, legal, and social issues pertaining to the earth sciences, such as pollution, global warming, and ozone depletion.Each of the entries ranges in length from a few paragraphs to a few pages. The table of contents provides an alphabetical listing for all of the entries but does not indicate on which page they are found nor in which volume. Within each entry, boldface terms direct readers to related entries, and each entry concludes with a list of see also references. Approximately 150 to 200 black-and-white photographs and illustrations are included

Who reads World of Earth Science Volume 1?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
K. Lee Lerner; Brenda Wilmoth Lerner; Thomson Gale (Firm)
Publisher
Thomson-Gale; Gale; Gale Research Inc
Published
2003
Language
EN
ISBN
9780787677398
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Science, Mathematics, Stem

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