Some of the foremost authorities in earth sciences contributed to this volume, first published in 1992, to provide a highly accessible and stimulating account of the rapid evolution of knowledge about the processes that drive and shape the Earth. Well-illustrated and extremely readable accounts cover many aspects of the earth sciences that are often confined to the more esoteric literature - from magma generation in the Earth to the formation of sedimentary basins. From contributions on the Earth's interior and its dynamic evolution to investigations of the natural and human-driven disturbances to the environment, Understanding the Earth reflects the increasingly integrated and multi-disciplinary research that has fed our understanding of the Earth's origin and its internal and surface processes, and provides an indispensable guide to students of modern earth sciences.

This 1992 book contains well-illustrated and readable accounts covering many aspects of the earth sciences.

Book Information
ISBN 9780521427401
Author Geoff Brown
Format Paperback
Page Count 564
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1400g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 189mm * 33mm