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Author Kandel, Robert S.

Title Water from heaven : the story of water from the big bang to the rise of civilization, and beyond / Robert Kandel.

Publication Info. New York : Columbia University Press, [2003]
©2003

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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 311 pages) : illustrations, maps
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-298) and index.
Contents pt. 1. Water in the universe from the big bang to the appearance of man -- 1. Beginnings -- 2. Churning of the Earth -- 3. Origin and evolution of life -- 4. Catastrophes -- 5. Ice, moon, and planets -- pt. 2. Water in today's world -- 6. Water and energy cycles -- 7. Winds, waves, and currents -- 8. Water's deep memories -- 9. Clouds, rain, and angry skies -- 10. Earth's water, between sky and sea -- pt. 3. Water in human history, past and future -- 11. Water and man's rise to civilization -- 12. Problems for the 21st century -- 13. Butterflies and humans in a warming greenhouse -- 14. Back to the ice age -- 15. Conclusion : the end of the story?
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Water.
Water.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Title Eaux du ciel. English https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2001019235
Other Form: Print version: Kandel, Robert S. Eaux du ciel. English. Water from heaven. New York : Columbia University Press, ©2003 0231122446 (DLC) 2002031229 (OCoLC)50403883
ISBN 0231507755 (electronic book)
9780231507752 (electronic book)
9780231122443 (cloth ; alkaline paper)
0231122446 (cloth ; alkaline paper)