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Shaping a nation : a geology of Australia / Richard Blewett, chief editor.

Shaping a nation : a geology of Australia / Richard Ble...

Shaping a nation : a geology of Australia / Richard Blewett, chief editor.

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Shaping a nation : a geology of Australia / Richard Blewett, chief editor.

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Full title

Shaping a nation : a geology of Australia / Richard Blewett, chief editor.

Publisher

Canberra : Geoscience Australia and ANU E-Press, 2012.

Date

2012.

Call Numbers

F/1990 DISC , GQ 2014/1436

Record Identifier

74Vvbyg2Qw6d

MMS ID

991014974669702626

Language

English

Formats

Physical Description

Physical content

iii, 571 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 27 x 31 cm + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)

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--Austr...

Publication information

Publisher

Canberra : Geoscience Australia and ANU E-Press, 2012.

Place of Publication

Australian Capital Territory

Date Published

2012.

Access and use

Access Conditions

Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia) and the Australian National University 2012.

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Scope and Contents

Summary

"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.

Alternative Titles

Full title

Shaping a nation : a geology of Australia / Richard Blewett, chief editor.

Notes

General note

"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.

Appendices contained on DVD ROM include extra maps, tables and relevant scientific reports.

Geocat no.: 73489.

Mitchell Library copy: Jacket filed....

Additional physical form availability note

Also issued as an e-book, published by ANU E-press, 2012.

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Identifiers

Primary Identifiers

Call Numbers

F/1990 DISC , GQ 2014/1436

Record Identifier

74Vvbyg2Qw6d

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vvbyg2Qw6d

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ISBN

9781922103437

DDC

559.4

MMS ID

991014974669702626

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