Understanding the Changing Planet - Strategic Directions for the Geographical Sciences

"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.

Product details

• Authors: Board on Earth Sciences & Resources, Board On Earth Sciences And Resources, Committee on Strategic Directions for th, Committee on Strategic Directions for the Geographical Sciences in the Next Decade, Division On Earth And Life Studies, National Research Council
• Assisted by: National Academies Press (Editor)
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.07.2010
• EAN: 9780309150750
• ISBN: 978-0-309-15075-0
• No. of pages: 172
• Dimensions: 213 mm x 277 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 658 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography