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Langmuir, Charles H. and Broecker, Wally. "Preface". How to Build a Habitable Planet: The Story of Earth from the Big Bang to Humankind - Revised and Expanded Edition, Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2012, pp. xv-xviii. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781400841974-001

Langmuir, C. & Broecker, W. (2012). Preface. In How to Build a Habitable Planet: The Story of Earth from the Big Bang to Humankind - Revised and Expanded Edition (pp. xv-xviii). Princeton: Princeton University Press. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781400841974-001

Langmuir, C. and Broecker, W. 2012. Preface. How to Build a Habitable Planet: The Story of Earth from the Big Bang to Humankind - Revised and Expanded Edition. Princeton: Princeton University Press, pp. xv-xviii. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781400841974-001

Langmuir, Charles H. and Broecker, Wally. "Preface" In How to Build a Habitable Planet: The Story of Earth from the Big Bang to Humankind - Revised and Expanded Edition, xv-xviii. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2012. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781400841974-001

Langmuir C, Broecker W. Preface. In: How to Build a Habitable Planet: The Story of Earth from the Big Bang to Humankind - Revised and Expanded Edition. Princeton: Princeton University Press; 2012. p.xv-xviii. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781400841974-001

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Frontmatter i
Contents v
Preface xv
Chapter 1. Introduction: Earth and Life as Natural Systems 1
Chapter 2. The Setting: The Big Bang and Galaxy Formation 27
Chapter 3. The Raw Material: Synthesis of Elements in Stars 51
Chapter 4. Preliminary Fabrication: Formation of Organic and Inorganic Molecules 83
Chapter 5. The Heavy Construction: The Formation of Planets and Moons from a Solar Nebula 113
Chapter 6. The Schedule: Quantifying the Timescale with Radionuclides 141
Chapter 7. Interior Modifications: Segregation into Core, Mantle, Crust, Ocean, and Atmosphere 171
Chapter 8. Contending with the Neighbors: Moons, Asteroids, Comets, and Impacts 209
Chapter 9. Making It Comfortable: Running Water, Temperature Control, and Sun Protection 249
Chapter 10. Establishing the Circulation: Plate Tectonics 285
Chapter 11. Internal Circulation: Mantle Convection and Its Relationship to the Surface 315
Chapter 12. Linking the Layers: Solid Earth, Liquid Ocean, and Gaseous Atmosphere 349
Chapter 13. Colonizing the Surface: The Origin of Life as a Planetary Process 383
Chapter 14. Dealing with the Competition: The Roles of Evolution and Extinction in Creating the Diversity of Life 427
Chapter 15. Energizing the Surface: Coevolution of Life and Planet to Create a Planetary Fuel Cell 453
Chapter 16. Exterior Modifications: The Record of Oxidation of the Planetary Surface 475
Chapter 17. Planetary Evolution: The Importance of Catastrophes and the Question of Directionality 509
Chapter 18. Coping with the Weather: Causes and Consequences of Naturally Induced Climate Change 539
Chapter 19. The Rise of Homo Sapiens: Access to Earth’s Treasure Chest Permits a Planetary Takeover 567
Chapter 20. Mankind at the Helm: Human Civilization in a Planetary Context 597
Chapter 21. Are We Alone? The Question of Habitability in the Universe 649
Glossary 669
Index 687

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Frontmatter i
Contents v
Preface xv
Chapter 1. Introduction: Earth and Life as Natural Systems 1
Chapter 2. The Setting: The Big Bang and Galaxy Formation 27
Chapter 3. The Raw Material: Synthesis of Elements in Stars 51
Chapter 4. Preliminary Fabrication: Formation of Organic and Inorganic Molecules 83
Chapter 5. The Heavy Construction: The Formation of Planets and Moons from a Solar Nebula 113
Chapter 6. The Schedule: Quantifying the Timescale with Radionuclides 141
Chapter 7. Interior Modifications: Segregation into Core, Mantle, Crust, Ocean, and Atmosphere 171
Chapter 8. Contending with the Neighbors: Moons, Asteroids, Comets, and Impacts 209
Chapter 9. Making It Comfortable: Running Water, Temperature Control, and Sun Protection 249
Chapter 10. Establishing the Circulation: Plate Tectonics 285
Chapter 11. Internal Circulation: Mantle Convection and Its Relationship to the Surface 315
Chapter 12. Linking the Layers: Solid Earth, Liquid Ocean, and Gaseous Atmosphere 349
Chapter 13. Colonizing the Surface: The Origin of Life as a Planetary Process 383
Chapter 14. Dealing with the Competition: The Roles of Evolution and Extinction in Creating the Diversity of Life 427
Chapter 15. Energizing the Surface: Coevolution of Life and Planet to Create a Planetary Fuel Cell 453
Chapter 16. Exterior Modifications: The Record of Oxidation of the Planetary Surface 475
Chapter 17. Planetary Evolution: The Importance of Catastrophes and the Question of Directionality 509
Chapter 18. Coping with the Weather: Causes and Consequences of Naturally Induced Climate Change 539
Chapter 19. The Rise of Homo Sapiens: Access to Earth’s Treasure Chest Permits a Planetary Takeover 567
Chapter 20. Mankind at the Helm: Human Civilization in a Planetary Context 597
Chapter 21. Are We Alone? The Question of Habitability in the Universe 649
Glossary 669
Index 687

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