Earth
The Making, Shaping and Workings of a Planet
Derek M. Elsom(Author)
Simon & Schuster Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 12. October 1992
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-671-71184-9 (ISBN)
Description
From the moltem core to the atmospheric shield, the Earth's driving forces are revealed in an authoritative text complemented by commissioned illustrations and photographs. This text provides an up-to-the-minute reference to the making, shaping and workings of the planet using examples drawn from all over the world. Five major sections examine every aspect of the planet: planet Earth considers cosmic connections and solar heritage, the interior explores the turbulent realm of volcanoes and earthquakes below the Earth's crust, shaping the land explains the powerful erosive forces at work on the landscape, beyond the land maps the entangled relationship of the oceans and atmostphere which forms the weather, how long can it last? takes mankind to task for his abuse of the planet and highlights the potential perils to be faced in the future.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
250 photographs and diagrams, glossary, index, maps
Dimensions
Height: 288 mm
Width: 228 mm
Weight
1301 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-671-71184-9 (9780671711849)
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