From Crust to Core: A Chronicle of Deep Carbon Science

by Simon Mitton

Carbon plays a fundamental role on Earth. It forms the chemical backbone for all essential organic molecules produced by living organisms. Carbon-based fuels supply most of society's energy, and atmospheric carbon dioxide has a huge impact on Earth's climate. This book provides a complete history of the emergence and development of the new interdisciplinary field of deep carbon science. It traces four centuries of history during which the inner workings...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108426697
• ISBN13: 9781108426695
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.7" x 9.1"