Geology A Very Short Introduction
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Geology A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Jan Zalasiewicz
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2018-06-28
Geology A Very Short Introduction written by Jan Zalasiewicz and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-28 with Science categories.
Ranging across the 4.6 billion year history of the planet, geology is the subject that encompasses almost all that we see around us, in one way or another, and also much that we cannot see, beneath our feet, and on other planets. The fruits of geology provide most of the materials that give us shelter, and most of the energy that drives our modern lives. Within the study of geology lie some of the clues to the extraordinary impact our species is going to play out on the planet, in centuries and millennia to come. In this Very Short Introduction Jan Zalasiewicz gives a brief introduction to the fascinating field of geology. Describing how the science developed from its early beginnings, he looks at some of the key discoveries that have transformed it, before delving into its various subfields, such as sedimentology, tectonics, and stratigraphy. Analysing the geological foundations of the Earth, Zalasiewicz explains the interlocking studies of tectonics, geophysics, and igneous and metamorphic petrology and geochemistry; and describes how rocks are dated by radiometric dating. Considering the role and importance of geology in the finding and exploitation of resources (including fracking), he also discusses its place in environmental issues, such as foundations for urban structures and sites for landfill, and in tackling issues associated with climate change. Zalasiewicz concludes by discussing the exciting future and frontiers of the field, such as the exploration of the geology of Mars. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Fossils A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Keith Thomson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2005-10-13
Fossils A Very Short Introduction written by Keith Thomson and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-10-13 with Nature categories.
Fossils have been vital to our understanding of the formation of the Earth and the origins of life on it. Keith Thomson presents an explanation of fossils as a phenomenon, highlighting their impact on mythology, philosophy and popular culture.
Geography
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Author : John A. Matthews
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2008-05-22
Geography written by John A. Matthews and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-05-22 with Science categories.
Modern Geography has come a long way from its historical roots in exploring foreign lands, and simply mapping and naming the regions of the world. Spanning both physical and human Geography, the discipline today is unique as a subject which can bridge the divide between the sciences and the humanities, and between the environment and our society. Using wide-ranging examples from global warming and oil, to urbanization and ethnicity, this Very Short Introduction paints a broad picture of the current state of Geography, its subject matter, concepts and methods, and its strengths and controversies. The book’s conclusion is no less than a manifesto for Geography’s future. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Geology
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Author : J. A. Zalasiewicz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Geology written by J. A. Zalasiewicz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Geology categories.
Jan Zalasiewicz introduces the field of geology, its fundamental role in understanding the Earth and other planets, and its economic importance in the finding and exploitation of resources. He explains how geologists work today, and describes major discoveries such as plate tectonics, and the field's exciting frontiers such as the geology of Mars.
Astrobiology A Very Short Introduction
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Author : David C. Catling
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2013-10-24
Astrobiology A Very Short Introduction written by David C. Catling and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-24 with Science categories.
Astrobiologists study the origin and evolution of life on Earth and the possibility of life beyond Earth; a question that has fascinated scientists for hundreds of years. In this Very Short Introduction, David C. Catling introduces the latest scientific understanding of astrobiology, incorporating aspects of microbiology, geology, and astronomy.
Landscapes And Geomorphology A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Andrew Goudie
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2010-08-26
Landscapes And Geomorphology A Very Short Introduction written by Andrew Goudie and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-26 with History categories.
Examining what landscape is, and how we use a range of ideas and techniques to study it, Andrew Goudie and Heather Viles demonstrate how geomorphologists have built on classic methods pioneered by some great 19th century scientists to examine our Earth.
Volcanoes
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Author : Michael J. Branney
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Volcanoes written by Michael J. Branney and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Nature categories.
Throughout our planet's history volcanoes have played a large role in shaping landscapes, the climate, and biological evolution. This book explains the fundamental mechanisms of volcanism, considering why volcanoes are essential for life on Earth, and how they interact with the Earth's other physical processes, and with human society.
Design A Very Short Introduction
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Author : John Heskett
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2005
Design A Very Short Introduction written by John Heskett and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Art categories.
This book will transform the way you think about design by showing how integral it is to our daily lives, from the spoon we use to eat our breakfast cereal to the medical equipment used to save lives. John Heskett goes beyond style and taste to look at how different cultures and individuals personalise objects.
Earth System Science
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Author : Timothy Lenton
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016
Earth System Science written by Timothy Lenton and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Science categories.
Earth System Science regards the Earth as an integrated system of interacting atmosphere, oceans, rocks, and biosphere. In this Very Short Introduction, Tim Lenton explores its development over 4.6 billion years, its present state, and its future.
Canada
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Author : Donald A. Wright
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Canada written by Donald A. Wright and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with History categories.
A bilingual, multicultural, and multinational nation, Canada borders the United States, reaches into the Arctic, and stretches across six time zones. Drawing on Canadian history, politics, and literature, Donald Wright explores the Canadian story and identity, from the arrival of the first Indigenous peoples to contemporary climate politics.