Shaping a nation : a geology of Australia
2012
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"Shaping a nation : a geology of Australia is the story of Australia's geological evolution as seen through the lens of human impacts, illustrating both the challenges and opportunities presented by Australia's rich geological heritage" -- Dustjacket blurb.
Main title:
Shaping a nation : a geology of Australia / Geoscience Australia ; Richard Blewett, chief editor.
Imprint:
Canberra : Geoscience Australia and ANU E-Press, 2012.
Collation:
iii, 571 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 27 x 31 cm.
Notes:
DVD ROM not included."Geoscience Australia, in collaboration with The Australian National University, is delighted to bring this publication to fruition in time for the 34th International Geological Congress ..." -- P. 3.Includes bibliographical references (p. 543) and index.
Contents:
Incomplete contents: 1. Australia and the Australian people -- 2. Australia in time and space -- 3. Living Australia -- 4. Out of Gondwana -- 5. Old, flat and red--Australia's distinctive landscape -- 6. Living on the edge--waterfront views -- 7. Groundwater--lifeblood of the continent -- 8. Foundations of wealth--Australia's major mineral provinces -- 9. Sustaining Australia's wealth--economic growth from a stable base -- 10. Deep heat--Australia's energy future? -- 11. Advance Australia fair -- Index.
Restrictions on use:
Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia) and the Australian National University 2012.
ISBN:
9781922103437
Dewey class:
559.4
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
348335
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