Rocks : a very short introduction / Jay Zalasiewicz.
"In this Very Short Introduction Jan Zalasiewicz looks at the structure and diversity of rocks, and the processes by which they form. He describes their formation during the birth of our planet; considers what rocks there might be in Earth's deep mantle and core and on other planets; and shows how h...
Uniform Title: | Very short introductions ;
502. |
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Main Author: | |
Language: | English |
Published: |
New York :
Oxford University Press,
2016.
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Edition: | First edition. |
Series: | Very short introductions ;
502. |
Subjects: | |
Physical Description: | xviii, 140 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. |
Format: | Book |
Summary: |
"In this Very Short Introduction Jan Zalasiewicz looks at the structure and diversity of rocks, and the processes by which they form. He describes their formation during the birth of our planet; considers what rocks there might be in Earth's deep mantle and core and on other planets; and shows how humans are creating new rock types today."-- provided by publisher. |
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Call Number: | QE432 .Z35 2016 |
Bibliography Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9780198725190 0198725191 |