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

Contributor(s): Blewett, Richard | Geoscience Australia | International Geological Congress (34th : 2012 : Brisbane, Qld.)Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Canberra : Geoscience Australia and ANU E-Press, 2012Description: iii, 571 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 27 x 31 cm + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781922103437 (hbk.)Subject(s): Geology -- Australia | Historical geology -- Australia | Geology, Economic -- Australia | Paleontology -- AustraliaDDC classification: 559.4

Incomplete 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.

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.

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

"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.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 543) and index.

"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.

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

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