
Plate Tectonics
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Earth
Jon Erickson(Author)
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 31. May 2001
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-0-8160-4327-9 (ISBN)
Description
For students, geologists, or anyone who is interested in the developments in the study of the Earth's structure, Plate Tectonics offers a full understanding of the theory that provides a single guiding principle to the earth's geological history. Beginning with a historical overview of plate tectonic theory in this century, the book describes in clear, nontechnical language how plate tectonics work, how it has affected evolution and extinction, and what the future holds.
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...quite comprehensive...Outstanding, clear diagrams and various charts and maps clarify the material under discussion. - School Library JournalMore details
Series
Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
93 b&w photographs, 89 line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 192 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
771 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-4327-9 (9780816043279)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
05/1992
Facts On File Inc
€39.75
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Content
Seafloot spreading * Mountain Building * The Rock Cycle * Tectonics and the Environment * Tectonics in Space * Continental Drift.