9780662192961 - No Stone Unturned:The First 150 Years of the Geological Survey of Canada by (6 risultati)

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Fine. First Edition. 52 pages.

Condizione: Fine. First Edition. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condizione: Poor. 1st Edition. A clean, unmarked copy.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; a few small pokes along side edge near spine; otherwise very minimal wear; The Survey celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1992. The limits of space allow this booklet to give only a glimpse of the remarkable history and many achievements of this unique Canadian scientific agency over the past century-and-a-half and to introduce but a few of the dedicated people who shaped its course.

Paper covers. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. 1st edition. Scarcely used. Weight: 1.0 Language: English.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Light Creasing on Front, Rear Covers; Front, Rear Covers, Spine Lightly Chipped; Light Sticker Pull to Front, Rear Covers. CATALOGUE NO: M40-53/1992E. ALSO KNOWN AS: Aussi disponible en francais. CONTENTS: Acknowledgements; Introduction; The Exploration Years; Growing with a New Canada - The Post Confederation Years; New Challenges for the Twentieth Century; Revolutions in Thought and Technology; Towards Today's Survey; The Survey Today; Selected Bibliography. EXCERPT: INTRODUCTION A comprehensive knowledge of the geoscience of the Canadian landmass and its offshore is fundamental to economic development, public safety, environmental protection and national sovereignty. To acquire, interpret and make available that information to all Canadians is the mission of the Geological Survey of Canada. It is an immense and challenging task that encompasses four billion years of geological history. It takes the staff of the Survey to the farthest frontiers of our huge country and keeps them at the forefront of scientific knowledge and technology. The Survey celebrates its 150th anniversary in 1992. The limits of space allow this booklet to give only a glimpse of the remarkable history and many achievements of this unique Canadian scientific agency over the past century-and-a-half and to introduce but a few of the dedicated people who shaped its course . . . Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.