Plate tectonics
Examines the evolution of plate tectonic theory from its beginnings as a wild idea of drifting continents to its acceptance as the main concept that drives geology today.
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Format: | Electronic |
Language: | English |
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New York :
Chelsea House,
c2009.
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Series: | Science foundations (Chelsea House (Firm))
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Online Access: | View fulltext via EzAccess MyiLibrary |
Summary: | Examines the evolution of plate tectonic theory from its beginnings as a wild idea of drifting continents to its acceptance as the main concept that drives geology today. |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource (102 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.), maps. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 94-96) and index. |
ISBN: | 9781438120102 (electronic bk.) 1438120109 (electronic bk.) |