Geology and Society

by Donald R. Coates

Mankind lives, works, and plays on the earth's surface. The majority of such human activities change in some manner the geological materials and processes of our planet. It is the basis of this book that an understanding of this relationship is significant. Furthermore, it is demonstrated that natural processes and events can in turn greatly affect society. Erosion devastates farms and grazing lands. The spectacular hazards of earthquakes, volcanoes,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0412251701
• ISBN13: 9780412251702
• Release Date: October 1985
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 10.0"