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How To Build A Habitable Planet: The Story Of Earth From The Big Bang To Humankind Revised And Expanded Edition
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A Classic Introduction To The Story Of Earth'S Origin And Evolutionrevised And Expanded For The Twentyfirst Centurysince Its First Publication More Than Twentyfive Years Ago, How To Build A Habitable Planet Has Established A Legendary Reputation As An Accessible Yet Scientifically Impeccable Introduction To The Origin And Evolution Of Earth, From The Big Bang Through The Rise Of Human Civilization. This Classic Account Of How Our Habitable Planet Was Assembled From The Stuff Of Stars Introduced Readers To Planetary, Earth, And Climate Science By Way Of A Fascinating Narrative. Now This Great Book Has Been Made Even Better. Harvard Geochemist Charles Langmuir Has Worked Closely With The Original Author, Wally Broecker, One Of The World'S Leading Earth Scientists, To Revise And Expand The Book For A New Generation Of Readers For Whom Active Planetary Stewardship Is Becoming Imperative.Interweaving Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology, And Biology, This Sweeping Account Tells Earths Complete Story, From The Synthesis Of Chemical Elements In Stars, To The Formation Of The Solar System, To The Evolution Of A Habitable Climate On Earth, To The Origin Of Life And Humankind. The Book Also Addresses The Search For Other Habitable Worlds In The Milky Way And Contemplates Whether Earth Will Remain Habitable As Our Influence On Global Climate Grows. It Concludes By Considering The Ways In Which Humankind Can Sustain Earths Habitability And Perhaps Even Participate In Further Planetary Evolution.Like No Other Book, How To Build A Habitable Planet Provides An Understanding Of Earth In Its Broadest Context, As Well As A Greater Appreciation Of Its Possibly Rare Ability To Sustain Life Over Geologic Time.Leading Schools That Have Ordered, Recommended For Reading, Or Adopted This Book For Course Use: Arizona State Universitybrooklyn College Cunycolumbia Universitycornell Universityeth Zurichgeorgia Institute Of Technologyharvard Universityjohns Hopkins Universityluther Collegenorthwestern Universityohio State Universityoxford Brookes Universitypan American Universityrutgers Universitystate University Of New York At Binghamtontexas A&M Universitytrinity College Dublinuniversity Of Bristoluniversity Of Californialos Angelesuniversity Of Cambridgeuniversity Of Chicagouniversity Of Colorado At Boulderuniversity Of Glasgowuniversity Of Leicesteruniversity Of Maine, Farmingtonuniversity Of Michiganuniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hilluniversity Of North Georgiauniversity Of Nottinghamuniversity Of Oregonuniversity Of Oxforduniversity Of Portsmouthuniversity Of Southamptonuniversity Of Ulsteruniversity Of Victoriauniversity Of Wyomingwestern Kentucky Universityyale University
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'How to Build a Habitable Planet'? A: The book explores the origin and evolution of Earth, covering topics from the Big Bang to the rise of human civilization and the conditions necessary for sustaining life.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Wally Broecker, with revisions and expansions by Harvard geochemist Charles Langmuir.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the revised and expanded edition, published on July 22, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 736 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in Earth science? A: Yes, it is written as an accessible introduction to planetary, Earth, and climate science, making it suitable for readers new to the subject.
- Q: What universities have recommended this book? A: The book has been recommended by various universities, including Harvard University, Columbia University, and the University of California-Los Angeles, among others.
- Q: Does the book address climate change? A: Yes, it discusses the implications of human influence on global climate and how it affects Earth's habitability.
- Q: What kind of narrative style does the book use? A: The book interweaves various scientific disciplines into a fascinating narrative that tells Earth's complete story.
- Q: Can this book be used as a textbook? A: Yes, it has been adopted for course use by numerous educational institutions, making it suitable for academic settings.