A Paradox of Power: Voices of Warning and Reason in the Geosciences
- ISBN-10
- 0813741122
- ISBN-13
- 9780813741123
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 185
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998-01-01
- Publisher
- Geological Society of America
- Authors
- Charles W. Welby, Monica E. Gowan
Description
The papers in this volume illustrate issues and opportunities confronting geologists as they bring their knowledge and understanding to bear in matters related to public health and welfare.
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