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Paperback. Condizione: New. 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.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 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. Understanding the Changing Planet outlines eleven strategic directions to focus research and leverage new technologies to harness the potential that the geographical sciences offer. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - '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.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 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.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 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.Table of ContentsFront MatterSummaryPart I: IntroductionIntroductionPart II: Strategic Research Questions1 How Are We Changing the Physical Environment of Earth's Surface?2 How Can We Best Preserve Biological Diversity and Protect Endangered Ecosystems?3 How Are Climate and Other Environmental Changes Affecting the Vulnerabilities of Coupled HumanEnvironment Systems?4 How and Where Will 10 Billion People Live on Earth?5 How Will We Sustainably Feed Everyone in the Coming Decade and Beyond?6 How Does Where People Live Affect Their Health?7 How Is the Movement of People, Goods, and Ideas Transforming the World?8 How Is Economic Globalization Affecting Inequality?9 How Are Geopolitical Shifts Influencing Peace and Stability?10 How Might We Better Observe, Analyze, and Visualize a Changing World?11 What Are the Societal Implications of Citizen Mapping and Mapping Citizens?Part III: Moving ForwardMoving ForwardReferencesAppendixesAppendix A: Committee and Staff BiographiesAppendix B: Acronyms and AbbreviationsAppendix C: AAG Open Session Agenda and Speakers 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. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Understanding the Changing Planet | Strategic Directions for the Geographical Sciences | National Research Council (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2010 | National Academies Press | EAN 9780309150750 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.