Earth: The Making, Shaping and Workings of a Planet

Elsom, Derek

ISBN 10: 0025353918 / ISBN 13: 9780025353916

Edité par John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1992

Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. 8th edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. N° de réf. du vendeur V01A-05569

Synopsis :

"Earth" is a pictorial explanation of the forces that shape our planet, illustrated with four-colour illustrations and photographs, cutaway drawings and maps. The book is divided into four sections - "Planet Earth" discusses life support systems and ecosystems; "The Interior" explains how the inner core- including plate tectonics and geysers - affects the planet's workings; "Shaping the Land" describes how water has physically shaped the earth and examines oceans, winds, and weathers; and "How Long Can It Last?" looks at the present deterioration and future survival of the planet. There are colourful illustrations showing Earth structures and mechanics, sequential drawings showing the formation of geological features (islands, weather systems, volcanoes, etc.) and large-scale colour photographs depicting the earth's features as they are today.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Earth: The Making, Shaping and Workings of a...
Éditeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc
Date d'édition : 1992
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : Very Good
Etat de la jaquette : Jaquette