The Solid Earth: An Introduction to Global Geophysics - Softcover

Fowler, C. M. R.

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9780521385909: The Solid Earth: An Introduction to Global Geophysics
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ISBN 10: 0521385903 ISBN 13: 9780521385909
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1990

Synopsis

The Solid Earth is a general introduction to the study of modern physics of the solid Earth. The book begins with a brief historical introduction to developments in geophysics. The next chapter discusses the important theory of plate tectonics, and is followed logically by a chapter on geomagnetism and palaeomagnetism. Subsequent chapters deal with the subjects of seismology, gravity, radioactivity and the age of the Earth and heat flow in the Earth. The book concludes with chapters on the physics of the oceanic and continental lithospheres.

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Book Description

The Solid Earth is a general introduction to the study of modern physics of the solid Earth. The book begins with a brief historical introduction to developments in geophysics. The next chapter discusses the important theory of plate tectonics, and is followed logically by a chapter on geomagnetism and palaeomagnetism. Subsequent chapters deal with the subjects of seismology, gravity, radioactivity and the age of the Earth and heat flow in the Earth. The book concludes with chapters on the physics of the oceanic and continental lithospheres.

Review

'This fine new geophysics textbook will now be added to the top of my list of recommendations, as it promises to be excellent both for teachers and for those seeking a review of these processes from a geophysical point of view.' Nature

' ... a superb, clearly laid out text.' New Scientist

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
1990
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521385903
ISBN 13 
9780521385909
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
490
Rating
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