Earth and Other Planets: Geology and Space Research Peter Cattermole hc/dj

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Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No ...
Subjects
Environment, Nature & Earth
ISBN
9780195211382
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195211383
ISBN-13
9780195211382
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1619789

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
160 Pages
Publication Name
Earth and Other Planets : Geology and Space Research
Language
English
Subject
Earth Sciences / General
Publication Year
1995
Type
Textbook
Author
Peter Cattermole
Subject Area
Science
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
36.3 Oz
Item Length
11.8 in
Item Width
9.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
95-017138
Reviews
"The graphics are clear and richly colored, and the photographs wereselected with a goal of including new and interesting images--not justreprinting the same old NASA press releases."--Journal of GeoscienceEducation, "This is a unique work. The few similar titles are dated and thus do not compare favorable. The currency and excellent design of this book will make it a useful addition to science collections." --Booklist, "The graphics are clear and richly colored, and the photographs were selected with a goal of including new and interesting images--not just reprinting the same old NASA press releases."--Journal of Geoscience Education
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
550
Table Of Content
1. Out of the Cosmos2. The Sun's Family3. Earth's Heat Engine4. A Dynamic Planet5. Geological Jigsaws6. The Changing World7. Beginnings and Endings
Synopsis
Over the past 30 years, space probes--manned and unmanned--have provided a wealth of new information about the composition and structures of the planets of our solar system. Over the same period the study of the Earth has been revolutionized by the theory of plate tectonics. This book looks at the Earth as a very special planet in the context of these discoveries, telling what is unique about our orbiting home and what it has in common with its neighbors. The journey begins with an understanding of the cosmic origins of the Sun and the accretion of the planets from the solar nebula. With insights from comparative planetology, the author discusses the dramatic events leading to the evolution of the solar system, focusing on the key question of why the Earth, apparently alone among the planets, developed crustal plates moving in response to convection currents in the mantle. These plate movements contributed importantly to the emergence of island arcs, land masses, and oceans, and they made possible the emergence of life, which itself altered the Earth's environment, producing an oxygen-rich atmosphere and eventually contributing to the shaping of the landscape. This unique book provides an overview of this fascinating geography, geology, and planetology, combining essential reference material with a compelling account of modern theories in these important areas.
LC Classification Number
QB631.C37 1995

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