Engineering And Environmental Challenges
Synopsis
Dealing with the challenges presented by climate change or rapid urban development require cooperation and expertise from engineering, social and natural sciences. Earth systems engineering is an emerging area of multidisclinary study that takes a holistic view of natural and human system interactions to better understand complex systems. It seeks to develop methods and tools that enable technically sound and ethically wise decisions. Engineering and Environmental Challenges presents the proceedings of a National Academy of Engineering public symposium on Earth systems engineering.
- Copyright:
- 2002 the National Academies.
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- ISBN-13:
- 9780309084154
- Publisher:
- National Academy Press
- Date of Addition:
- 2012-07-12T15:45:05Z
- Language:
- English
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- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.