Shaping a Nation
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Shaping a Nation

A Geology of Australia

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  2. English
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Shaping a Nation

A Geology of Australia

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About This Book

Shaping a Nation: A Geology of Australia is the story of a continent's geological evolution as seen through the lens of human impacts. Exploring the geology, resources and landscapes of Australia, the book reveals how these have helped to shape this nation's society, environment and wealth. Presented in a refreshingly non-linear format, the book summarises much of what we know about this country's geological history, discussing the fossil record and evolution of life across the continent, describing its mineral and energy reserves, and revealing the significance of its coastal and groundwater systems.

The book also explores some of the challenges and opportunities presented by Australia's rich geological heritage, and outlines the issues they present in Australian society today. Based on much of the latest science, the book reveals Australia's expertise in the geosciences and reinforces the vital role they play in informing its present and future development.

In presenting the latest geoscientific knowledge, Shaping a Nation is vividly illustrated by technical drawings and figures and accompanied by stunning photography that reveals the extraordinary beauty of Australia's geology and landscapes. For the avid reader, an accompanying DVD hosts extensive appendices, including supplementary reading and reference material, maps, movies and an interactive 3D model showcasing many geoscience datasets.

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Publisher
ANU Press
Year
2012
ISBN
9781921862823
Edition
1
Topic
Physical Sciences
Subtopic
Geology & Earth Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Foreword
  2. chapter-1.pdf
  3. chapter-2.pdf
  4. Index.pdf
  5. chapter-11.pdf
  6. chapter-10.pdf
  7. chapter-9.pdf
  8. chapter-8.pdf
  9. Chapter-7.pdf
  10. chapter-6.pdf
  11. chapter-5.pdf
  12. chapter-4.pdf
  13. chapter-3.pdf