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The new, two-volume of Earth and Space Science is the perfect complement to the material typically taught in high school and college Earth science and astronomy classes. Based on the NSES Content Standards, this comprehensive new reference emphasizes the physical processes involved in the formation and evolution of the Earth and universe, describes many examples of different types of geological and astrophysical phenomena, provides historical perspectives, and gives insight into the process of scientific inquiry by incorporating biographical profiles of people who have contributed significantly to the development of the sciences. The big bang theory is presented along with an evaluation of its physical principles and fundamental laws. The resulting structure of the universe, galaxies, solar system, planets, and places on Earth are also discussed.

Encyclopedia of Earth and Space Science is a twovolume

reference intended to complement the

material typically taught in high school Earth science

and astronomy classes, and in introductory college

geology, atmospheric sciences, and astrophysics

courses. The substance reflects the fundamental concepts

and principles that underlie the content standards

for Earth and space science identified by the

National Committee on science Education standards

and Assessment of the National Research Council for

grades 9–12. Within the category of Earth and space

science, these include energy in the Earth system,

geochemical cycles, origin and evolution of the Earth

system, and origin and evolution of the universe. The

National science Education standards (NsEs) also

place importance on student awareness of the nature

of science and the process by which modern scientists

gather information. To assist educators in achieving

this goal, other subject matter discusses concepts that

unify the Earth and space sciences with physical science

and life science: science as inquiry, technology

and other applications of scientific advances, science

in personal and social perspectives including topics

such as natural hazards and global challenges, and

the history and nature of science. A listing of entry

topics organized by the relevant NsEs Content standards

and an extensive index will assist educators,

students, and other readers in locating information

or examples of topics that fulfill a particular aspect of

their curriculum.

Encyclopedia of Earth and Space Science emphasizes

physical processes involved in the formation and

evolution of the Earth and universe, describes many

examples of different types of geological and astrophysical

phenomena, provides historical perspectives,

and gives insight into the process of scientific inquiry

by incorporating biographical profiles of people who

have contributed significantly to the development

of the sciences. The complex processes related to

the expansion of the universe from the big bang are

presented along with an evaluation of the physical

principles and fundamental laws that describe these

processes. The resulting structure of the universe, galaxies,

solar system, planets, and places on the Earth

are all discussed, covering many different scales of

observation from the entire universe to the smallest

subatomic particles. The geological characteristics

and history of all of the continents and details of a

few selected important areas are presented, along

with maps, photographs, and anecdotal accounts of

how the natural geologic history has influenced people.

other entries summarize the major branches and

subdisciplines of Earth and space science or describe

selected applications of the information and technology

gleaned from Earth and space science research.

The majority of this encyclopedia comprises 250

entries covering NsEs concepts and topics, theories,

subdisciplines, biographies of people who have made

significant contributions to the earth and space sciences,

common methods, and techniques relevant

to modern science. Entries average more than 2,000

words each (some are shorter, some longer), and

most include a cross-referencing of related entries

and a selection of recommended further readings. in

addition, one dozen special essays covering a variety

of subjects—especially how different aspects of

earth and space sciences have affected people—are

placed along with related entries. more than 300

color photographs and line art illustrations, including

more than two dozen tables and charts, accompany

the text, depicting difficult concepts, clarifying

complex processes, and summarizing information for

the reader. A glossary defines relevant scientific terminology.

The back matter of Encyclopedia of Earth

and Space Science contains a geological timescale,

tables of conversion between different units used in

the text, and the periodic table of the elements.

i have been involved in research and teaching for

more than two decades. i am honored to be a Distinguished

Professor and yangtze scholar at China’s

leading geological institution, China university of

Geosciences, in Wuhan. i was formerly the P. C. Reinert

Endowed Professor of Natural sciences and am

the founding director of the Center for Environmental

sciences at st. Louis university. i am actively involved

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