ISBN: 9781119953562 - fire on earth: an introduction (10 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1050grams, ISBN:9781119953562.

Zustand: New. pp. 476 Illus.

Octavo, paperback,413 pp.,colour photographs, illustrations, graphs. This book puts fire in its rightful place as an integral part of the study of geology, biology, human history, physics, and global chemistry. In recent years fire literature has multiplied exponentially; dedicated journals exist and half a dozen international conferences are held annually. Containing over 250 illustrations of fire in all contexts, this book is designed to provide a synthesis of contemporary thinking; bringing together the most powerful concepts and disciplinary voices to examine, in an international setting, why planetary fire exists, how it works, and why it looks the way it does today.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. Earth is the only planet known to have fire. The reason is both simple and profound: fire exists because Earth is the only planet to possess life as we know it. Fire is an expression of life on Earth and an index of life's history. Few processes are as integral, unique, or ancient. Num Pages: 434 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RB; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 20. Weight in Grams: 952. . 2014. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Zustand: New. The well-organized and illustrated work can be used as a textbook or a reference source for practitioners. Each chapter has a list of further readings, and each part has its own extensive bibliography. This phenomenal contribution will become a classic ref.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. pap/psc edition. 413 pages. 10.00x7.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Earth is the only planet known to have fire. The reason is both simple and profound: fire exists because Earth is the only planet to possess life as we know it. Fire is an expression of life on Earth and an index of life's history. Few processes are as integral, unique, or ancient.Fire on Earth puts fire in its rightful place as an integral part of the study of geology, biology, human history, physics, and global chemistry. Fire is ubiquitous in various forms throughout Earth, and belongs as part of formal inquiries about our world. In recent years fire literature has multiplied exponentially; dedicated journals exist and half a dozen international conferences are held annually. A host of formal sciences, or programs announcing interdisciplinary intentions, are willing to consider fire. Wildfire also appears routinely in media reporting.This full-colour text, containing over 250 illustrations of fire in all contexts, is designed to provide a synthesis of contemporary thinking; bringing together the most powerful concepts and disciplinary voices to examine, in an international setting, why planetary fire exists, how it works, and why it looks the way it does today. Students, lecturers, researchers and professionals interested in the physical, ecological and historical characteristics of fire will find this book, and accompanying web-based material, essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in all related disciplines, for general interest and for providing an interdisciplinary foundation for further study.\* A comprehensive approach to the history, behaviour and ecological effects of fire on earth\* Timely introduction to this important subject, with relevance for global climate change, biodiversity loss and the evolution of human culture.\* Provides a foundation for the interdisciplinary field of Fire Research\* Authored by an international team of leading experts in the field\* Associated website provides additional resources. …