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Item Details
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EARTH
THE MAKING, SHAPING AND WORKINGS OF A PLANET |
| By: |
Derek M. Elsom |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£20.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0671711849 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780671711849 |
| Publisher: |
SIMON & SCHUSTER LTD |
| Pub. date: |
12 October, 1992 |
| Pages: |
224 |
| Description: |
Provides an up-to-the-minute reference to the making, shaping and workings of the planet using examples drawn from all over the world. From the molten core to the atmospheric shield, the Earth's driving forces are revealed in an authoritative text complemented by commissioned illustrations. |
| Synopsis: |
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. |
| Illustrations: |
250 photographs and diagrams, glossary, index, maps |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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