Teach Yourself Geology - Couverture souple

Rothery, David A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0340958790 ISBN 13 : 9780340958797

Editeur : Teach Yourself, 2008

Synopsis

Teach Yourself Geology is a fascinating guide to the nature and history of the Earth. Whether you want to find out why volcanoes and earthquakes happen, where fossils and minerals come from, or how the Earth has evolved into its present form, this book uncovers all. David Rothery will guide you through the geological processes that have shaped the Earth as we know it today, giving you an understanding of the origin and evolution of the planet. This new edition has been fully updated so that it addresses the implications of climate change and the many recent developments in research on geology on other planets. Jargon-free and highly praised, this book will be sure to change the way in which you view the landscape around you.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

David Rothery is a volcanologist, geologist, planetary scientist and Senior Lecturer at the Open University. His international collaborative research on active volcanoes has taken him to places as diverse as Hawaii, the Americas, Indonesia and Italy.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Teach Yourself
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0340958790
• ISBN 13: 9780340958797
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible