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Baum, Scott |
Methods in Urban Analysis |
I11821 |
2021 |
eBook |
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Smith, Cameron M |
Emigrating Beyond Earth |
I08322 |
2012 |
eBook |
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Bobrowsky, Peter T |
Comet/Asteroid Impacts and Human Society |
I07976 |
2007 |
eBook |
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Blanchard, Philippe |
Mathematical Analysis of Urban Spatial Networks |
I06252 |
2009 |
eBook |
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Bordeleau, Andr?? G |
Flags of the Night Sky |
I06125 |
2014 |
eBook |
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Ruggles, Clive L.N |
Handbook of Archaeoastronomy and Ethnoastronomy |
I05954 |
2015 |
eBook |
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| Title | Methods in Urban Analysis |
| Author(s) | Baum, Scott |
| Publication | Singapore, Springer Nature Singapore, 2021. |
| Description | VII, 205 p. 23 illus., 16 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book highlights major quantitative and qualitative methods and approaches used in the field of urban analysis. The respective chapters cover the background and relevance of various approaches to urban studies and offer guidance on implementing specific methodologies. Each chapter also provides links to real-world examples. The book is unique in its focus on Australian examples and subject matter, presented by recognized experts in the field. |
| ISBN,Price | 9789811616778 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. COMPLEX SYSTEMS
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. Environmental sciences???Mathematics
5. Human geography
6. Mathematical Applications in Environmental Science
7. Sociology, Urban
8. Statistics in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences
9. Statistics??
10. SYSTEM THEORY
11. Urban economics
12. Urban Sociology
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| Title | Emigrating Beyond Earth : Human Adaptation and Space Colonization |
| Author(s) | Smith, Cameron M;Davies, Evan T |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2012. |
| Description | XXIII, 290 p. 45 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | For four million years humankind has been actively expanding geographically and in doing so has adapted to a wide variety of hostile environments. Now we are looking towards the ultimate adaptation - the colonization of space. Emigrating Beyond Earth illustrates that this is not a technocratic endeavor, but a natural continuation of human evolution; a journey not just for the engineer and rocket scientist, but for everyman. Based on the most current understanding of our universe, human adaptation and evolution, the authors explain why space colonization must be planned as an adaptation to, rather than the conquest of, space. Emigrating Beyond Earth argues that space colonization is an insurance policy for our species, and that it isn't about rockets and robots, it's about humans doing what we've been doing for four million years: finding new places and new ways to live. Applying a unique anthropological approach, the authors outline a framework for continued human space exploration and offer a glimpse of a possible human future involving interstellar travel and settlement of worlds beyond our own |
| ISBN,Price | 9781461411659 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. Human geography
5. Popular Science in Astronomy
6. SPACE SCIENCES
7. Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)
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| Title | Mathematical Analysis of Urban Spatial Networks |
| Author(s) | Blanchard, Philippe;Volchenkov, Dimitri |
| Publication | Berlin, Heidelberg, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009. |
| Description | XIV, 184 p. 123 illus., 16 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Cities can be considered to be among the largest and most complex artificial networks created by human beings. Due to the numerous and diverse human-driven activities, urban network topology and dynamics can differ quite substantially from that of natural networks and so call for an alternative method of analysis. The intent of the present monograph is to lay down the theoretical foundations for studying the topology of compact urban patterns, using methods from spectral graph theory and statistical physics. These methods are demonstrated as tools to investigate the structure of a number of real cities with widely differing properties: medieval German cities, the webs of city canals in Amsterdam and Venice, and a modern urban structure such as found in Manhattan. Last but not least, the book concludes by providing a brief overview of possible applications that will eventually lead to a useful body of knowledge for architects, urban planners and civil engineers |
| ISBN,Price | 9783540878292 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Applications of Mathematics
2. APPLIED MATHEMATICS
3. ARCHITECTURE
4. Cities, Countries, Regions
5. COMPLEX SYSTEMS
6. DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS
7. EBOOK
8. EBOOK - SPRINGER
9. ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
10. Human geography
11. Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning
12. Regional planning
13. STATISTICAL PHYSICS
14. Statistical Physics and Dynamical Systems
15. Urban planning
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| Title | Flags of the Night Sky : When Astronomy Meets National Pride |
| Author(s) | Bordeleau, Andr?? G |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2014. |
| Description | XVII, 341 p. 353 illus., 347 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Many national flags display astronomical features???Sun, Moon, stars???but are they really based on existing astronomical objects? The United States flag sports 50 stars, one for each state, however none of them are linked to real stars. Further, the lunar crescent is often shaped like the Sun being eclipsed by the Moon. At times, stars are seen right next to the crescent, where the darkened disc of the moon should be! This book will present true astronomical objects and patterns highlighted on national flags and link informative capsules about these objects to the political reasons why they were chosen to adorn such an important symbol |
| ISBN,Price | 9781461409298 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
3. ASTROPHYSICS
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Human geography
7. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Handbook of Archaeoastronomy and Ethnoastronomy |
| Author(s) | Ruggles, Clive L.N |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2015. |
| Description | 969 illus., 372 illus. in color. eReference : online resource |
| Abstract Note | How human communities interpret what they perceive in the sky is vital in fulfilling humankind???s most basic need to comprehend the universe it inhabits, both from a modern scientific perspective and from countless other cultural standpoints, extending right back to early prehistory. Archaeoastronomy, which is concerned with cultural perceptions and understandings of astronomical phenomena, is a rich cross-disciplinary field. The central aim of ???Handbook of Archaeoastronomy??? is to provide a reliable source for theory, method, interpretation and best practices that will give a definitive picture of the state of the art research in this field for serious scholars regardless of the discipline(s) in which they are qualified. It will be equally suitable for those already contributing to the field and those interested in entering it. Also included are studies in ethnoastronomy, which is concerned with contemporary practices related to astronomy, particularly among modern indigenous societies. A major part of this MRW is comprised of a set of wide-ranging archaeoastronomical case studies both geographically and through time, stretching right back to Palaeolithic days, and also in terms of the types of human society and nature of their astronomical ideas and practices. However, these are chosen in order to best illuminate broader issues and themes, rather than to attempt, for example, to provide systematic coverage of recent ???discoveries.??? Thematic articles cover general themes such as cosmologies, calendars, navigation, orientations and alignments, and ancient perceptions of space and time. They also highlight various aspects of the social context of astronomy (its relationship to social power, warfare, etc) and how we interpret astronomical practices within the framework of conceptual approaches. There are also discussions of broad issues such as ethnocentrism, nationalism, and astronomical dating. The ???methods and practices??? articles cover topics from field methodology and survey procedures to social theory, as well as providing broad definitions and explanations of key concepts. We are also including a number of ???disciplinary perspectives??? on approaches to archaeoastronomy written by leading figures in the constituent fields. These articles cover material that, generally speaking, would be familiar to graduates in the relevant discipline but, critically, not so to those with different backgrounds |
| ISBN,Price | 9781461461418 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ARCHAEOLOGY
2. ASTRONOMY
3. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
4. ASTROPHYSICS
5. Culture???Study and teaching
6. EBOOK
7. EBOOK - SPRINGER
8. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
9. Human geography
10. PHYSICS
11. Regional and Cultural Studies
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