Shaping a nation, a geology of Australia, Geoscience Australia ; Richard Blewett, chief editor
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Shaping a nation, a geology of Australia, Geoscience Australia ; Richard Blewett, chief editor
Language
eng
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 543) and index
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federal national government publication
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index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Shaping a nation
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Geoscience Australia ; Richard Blewett, chief editor
Sub title
a geology of Australia
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
Table Of 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--Australia's major mineral provinces -- 9. Sustaining Australia's wealth--economic growth from a stable base -- 10. Deep heat--Australia's energy future? -- 11. Advance Australia fair -- Index
Target audience
adult
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