Author: Indian National Science AcademyChinese Academy of
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: china, united, states, india, studies, populations, changing, landscapes, growing
Number of Pages: 324
Published: 2001-06-12
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 0309075548
ISBN-13: 9780309075541

As the world’s population exceeds an incredible 6 billion people, governments - and scientists - everywhere are concerned about the prospects for sustainable development. The science academies of the three most populous countries have joined forces in an unprecedented effort to understand the linkage between population growth and land-use change, and its implications for the future. By examining six sites ranging from agricultural to intensely urban to areas in transition, the multinational study panel asks how population growth and consumption directly cause land-use change, and explore

Author: Proceedings of the National Academy of Science
Publisher: National Academies Pre
Keywords: function, plasticity, cellular, kinesis, colloquium, molecular, nas
Number of Pages: 116
Published: 2002-04-25
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0309074258
ISBN-13: 9780309074254

Author: Polish Academy of SciencesNational Academy of Sci
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: united, states, poland, perspectives, risks, ecological
Number of Pages: 428
Published: 1990-01-01
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 0309042933
ISBN-13: 9780309042932

Author: National Academy of SciencesNational Academy of E
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: guide, grad, school, planning, student, science, engineering, careers
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 1996-03-28
List price: $11.95
ISBN-10: 0309053935
ISBN-13: 9780309053938

nts on planning careers--particularly careers in nonacademic settings--and discusses how to obtain the education and skills necessary to attain their career goals. Profiles of science engineering professionals illustrate a variety of career paths.nts on planning careers--particularly careers in nonacademic settings--and discusses how to obtain the education and skills necessary to attain their career goals. Profiles of science engineering professionals illustrate a variety of career paths.

Author: National Academy of SciencesNational Academy of E
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: scientist
Number of Pages: 40
Published: 1999-12-01
List price: $8.00
ISBN-10: 0309051967
ISBN-13: 9780309051965

Since the first edition of "On Being a Scientist" was published in 1988, more than 200,000 copies have been distributed to graduate and undergraduate science students. Now this well-received booklet has been updated to incorporate the important developments in science ethics of the past 6 years and includes updated examples and material from the landmark volume "Responsible Science" (National Academy Press, 1992). The revision reflects feedback from readers of the original version. In response to graduate students’ requests, it offers several case studies in science ethics that pose prov

Author: National Academy of Engineering National Academy
Publisher: National Academies Pre
Keywords: engineering, frontiers
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2000-04-15
List price: $34.00
ISBN-10: 0309069335
ISBN-13: 9780309069335

Reports on Leading Edge Engineering from the 1999 NAE Symposium on Frontiers of Engineering held October 14-16, 1999, Irvine, California. Softcover.Book DescriptionSpace may have been called the "final frontier," but there are new frontiers to discover every day and engineers are the ones exploring them. Through groundbreaking research and cutting-edge technologies, engineers are now able to go beyond traditional boundaries, doing things that would have been all but impossible just a few short years ago. A sample of these exciting frontiers is revealed in this new publication from the National

Author: National Academy of EngineeringNational Academy o
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: volume, tributes, memorial
Number of Pages: 308
Published: 2001-01-15
List price: $67.00
ISBN-10: 0309074118
ISBN-13: 9780309074117

A volume of tributes to deceased members and foreign associates of the National Academy of Engineering. Intended to stand as a record of the contributions of these engineers to engineering and humankind, and is devoted to recognizing their achievements. Each engineers’ photograph and signature is included.