New Views on an Old Planet

by Tjeerd H. van Andel

Book Overview

Earth Science is history, and because the earth is changing every day, earth history is being added every moment. Professor van Andel's now famous book on earth history interweaves three main themes: the evolution of the solid earth; the history of oceans and atmospheres; and the evolution of life. In the decade since this award-winning book was first published, much new information has been learned and confirmed, and Dr. van Andel draws on this wealth...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521447550
• ISBN13: 9780521447553
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 458 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 9.9"
• Grade Range: Grades 11 to 12

Customer Reviews

Excellent!

Careful and clear presentation of continental drift, tectonic plate theory and related subjects. Written by an expert in the field for the intelligent and inquisitive layperson.