James W. Head

b. 1941

1 series 1 book in order

James W. Head III is an American planetary geologist who is the Louis and Elizabeth Scherck Distinguished Professor of Geological Sciences at Brown University. He specializes in the study of volcanic, tectonic, and glacial processes that shape planetary surfaces. Head has been instrumental in advancing planetary science through his work with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Apollo program, international space missions, and comparative planetology research.

Born
1941
Known for
BVSP contribution

Series by James W. Head

BVSP contribution

3 books in order · 1976–1977

  1. Plenary Session Reports Presented to the First Inter-Team Meeting of the Basaltic Volcanism Study Project: Houston, Texas, 23-26 October 1976

    1976

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  2. Iceland Field Itinerary: Basaltic Volcanism Study Project: Distribution and Morphology of Basalt Deposits on Planets

    1977 · James W. Head

    Iceland Field Itinerary: Basaltic Volcanism Study Project: Distribution and Morphology of Basalt Deposits on Planets is a 1977 book by James W. Head.…

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  3. Papers Presented to the Second Inter-Team Meeting of the Basaltic Volcanism Study Project, a Lunar Science Institute Study Project, Houston, Texas, 20-23 September 1977

    1977

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has James W. Head written?

We list 1 book by James W. Head across 1 series, published between 1976–1977 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read James W. Head's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Plenary Session Reports Presented to the First Inter-Team Meeting of the Basaltic Volcanism Study Project: Houston, Texas, 23-26 October 1976.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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