Redfern, Martin
The Earth: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192803078
- author:
- Redfern, Martin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 113 mm X 177 mm
- Genre:
- Geology & the lithosphere
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Earth: A Very Short Introduction by Martin Redfern For centuries, the ground beneath our feet seemed solid and unchanging. However, two significant discoveries in the 1990s revolutionized our understanding of the planet. Geologists realized that the continents are drifting across the globe, and oceans are being created and destroyed. Space images also revealed the Earth as a single, dynamic entity, controlled by complex processes we are still learning about. This book brings the latest understanding of the Earth's processes up to date. As a result, geologists can now see the whole planet, as well as the details. The Earth is no longer seen as a fixed, solid entity, but rather as a complex, interacting system. This book provides an overview of the latest knowledge on the processes that govern our planet. The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press offers a range of pocket-sized books on almost every subject area. This book is a concise and accessible introduction to the Earth's processes, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of the planet.
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