{"title":"Historical geology","description":"Books on the subject of Historical geology","products":[{"product_id":"origins-of-life-in-the-universe-paperback-9780521532839","title":"Origins of Life in the Universe (Paperback) 9780521532839","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eOrigins of Life in the Universe\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe most fascinating questions on the history of the Universe are answered in this text.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRobert Jastrow (Author), Michael Rampino (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521532839, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 23 October 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e444 pages, 245 colour illus.\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 19 x 2.8 cm, 1.13 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'… a great book … beautifully illustrated … breaks new ground … it is a book which, for the first time, allows a general reader to grasp the wonders of our Universe and of life at a deeper and more logical level.' Contemporary Physics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis concise and highly illustrated textbook traces the evolution of the Cosmos from the Big Bang to the development of intelligent life on Earth, conveying clear science in an engaging narrative. By mapping the history of the Universe for introductory science and astrobiology courses for non-science majors, this book allows many of the most fascinating questions in science to be explored. What is the origin of the Universe? How do stars and planets form? How does life begin? How did intelligence arise? Are we alone in the Cosmos? Physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy and geology are combined to create a chronicle of events in which the swirling vapors in the primordial cloud of the Universe evolved over billions of years into conscious life. Outlining, the latest discoveries in astrobiology, this textbook is suffused with the excitement of this fast-moving field. Instructor and student support is provided at www.cambridge.org\/jastrow.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. The Universe: 1. Our place in the Universe\u003cbr\u003e 2. A view of the origin of the Universe\u003cbr\u003e 3. Life from the cosmic cauldron\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The Solar System: 4. Formation of the conditions for life\u003cbr\u003e 5. Origins of a habitable planet\u003cbr\u003e 6. Prospects for life\u003cbr\u003e 7. The evolution of a hostile world\u003cbr\u003e Part III. The Earth: 8. Composition and structure of a habitable planet\u003cbr\u003e 9. The changing face of an active habitable planet\u003cbr\u003e 10. Climate change and the evolution of life\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Origin and History of Life on the Earth: 11. The origin and evolution of life\u003cbr\u003e 12. 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Cycles in a continental journey\u003cbr\u003e Epilogue\u003cbr\u003e Sources and references\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: The environment [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on The environment\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22The%20environment%20%5BRN%5D%22\"\u003eRN\u003c\/a\u003e], Physical geography \u0026amp; topography [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physical geography \u0026amp; topography\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physical%20geography%20\u0026amp;%20topography%20%5BRGB%5D%22\"\u003eRGB\u003c\/a\u003e], Geography [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geography\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geography%20%5BRG%5D%22\"\u003eRG\u003c\/a\u003e], Historical geology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Historical geology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Historical%20geology%20%5BRBGF%5D%22\"\u003eRBGF\u003c\/a\u003e], Geology \u0026amp; the lithosphere [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geology \u0026amp; the lithosphere\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geology%20\u0026amp;%20the%20lithosphere%20%5BRBG%5D%22\"\u003eRBG\u003c\/a\u003e], Earth sciences [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Earth sciences\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Earth%20sciences%20%5BRB%5D%22\"\u003eRB\u003c\/a\u003e], Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Earth%20sciences,%20geography,%20environment,%20planning%20%5BR%5D%22\"\u003eR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46002126586136,"sku":"9781107432413","price":53.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107432413i_ddeb3984-1a5e-4221-881a-0f9f52d81210.jpg?v=1694486182"},{"product_id":"iceland-modern-processes-and-past-environments-hardback-9780444506528","title":"Iceland - Modern Processes and Past Environments (Hardback) 9780444506528","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIceland - Modern Processes and Past Environments\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExplore past and present Iceland through the eyes of 20 scientists\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eC. 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Davydov, D. Korn and M. Schmitz 24. The Permian Period, CH. Henderson, V. Davydov and B. Wardlaw 25. The Triassic Period, J. G. Ogg  26. The Jurassic Period, J. G. Ogg 27. The Cretaceous Period, J. G. Ogg and L. Hinnov 28. The Paleogene Period, N. Vandenberghe, R. Speijer and F.J. Hilgen 29. The Neogene Period, F.J. Hilgen, L. Lourens, and J. van Dam 30. The Quaternary Period, B. Pillans and P. Gibbard  31. The Prehistoric Human Time Scale, J.A. Catt and M.A. Maslin 32. The Anthropocene, J.Z Alasiewicz, P. Crutzen and W. Steffen  Appendix 1- Recommended color coding of stages  Appendix 2 - Radiometric ages used in GTS2012, M.D. Schmitz Appendix 3 - Biochronology of Paleogene and Neogene Microfossils, E. Anthonissen, J.G. 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Sial (Edited by), Galen P. Halverson (Edited by), Hartwig E. Frimmel (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780444532497, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 29 October 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e498 pages\u003cbr\u003e29.7 x 21 x 3 cm, 1.62 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe book deals with the record of important Neoproterozoic to Early Palaeozoic events in southwestern Gondwana, that heralded the Cambrian explosion and the dawn of modern ecosystems. It contains a detailed account of the Neoproterozoic to Cambrian geological record in a poorly-known part of the world, which is at the same time key to understand fundamental processes at the Proterozoic-Cambrian transition. The emphasis is placed on litho-, bio-, chemostratigraphy and magmatism. The palaeoclimatic, tectonic, evolutionary radiation and extinction events and associated mineralizations will be identified and discussed. A synthesis of all data is provided at the end of the book, integrating the data from all cratons and fold belts in southwestern Gondwana. The events will be individualized, their impact discussed and correlations between different successions both within and outside Gondwana proposed.The book is organized in three sections. Section one is an introduction to the neoproterozoic and Cambrian seen as a time of upheavals, extremes and innovations. Section two comprises nineteen chapters dealing with the neoproterozoic-Cambrian events in southwestern Gondwana. 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Dantas)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART 3 Neoproterozoic-Cambrian Evolution of the Sao Francisco Palaeocontinent\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. The São Francisco Palaeocontinent (A.N. Sial, M.A. Dardenne, A. Misi, A.J. Pedreira, C. Gaucher, V.P. Ferreira, M.A. Silva Filho, A. Uhlein, A.C. Pedrosa-Soares, R.V. Santos, M. Egydio-Silva, M. Babinski, C.J.S. Alvarenga, T.R. Fairchild, and M.M. Pimentel)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART 4 Neoproterozoic-Cambrian Evolution of the Rio de la Plata Palaeocontinent\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1. Extension and General Evolution of the Río de la Plata Craton (J. Bossi,and C. Cingolani). 4.2. Lithostratigraphy (D.G. Poire, and C. Gaucher). 4.3. Biostratigraphy (C. Gaucher,and D.G. Poire). 4.4. Chemostratigraphy (C. Gaucher, A.N. Sial, D.G. Poire L. Gomez Peral, V.P. Ferreira, and M.M. Pimentel). 4.5. Palaeoclimatic Events (C. Gaucher, and D.G. Poire). 4.6. Palaeogeography (C. Gaucher, J. Bossi, and G. Blanco)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART 5 Neoproterozoic to Early Palaeozoic Evolution of Southwestern Africa\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1. Configuration of Pan-African Orogenic Belts in Southwestern Africa (H.E. Frimmel). 5.2. Continental Rifting (H.E. Frimmel). 5.3. Passive Continental Margin Evolution (R.McG. Miller, H.E. Frimmel, and G.P. Halverson). 5.4. Syn- to Late-Orogenic Sedimentary Basins of Southwestern Africa (G.J.B. Germs, R.McG. Miller, H.E. Frimmel, and C. Gaucher). 5.5. Orogenic Tectono-Thermal Evolution (T.M. Will, R.McG. Miller, and H.E. Frimmel). 5.6. Syn- to Post-Orogenic Magmatism (R.McG. Miller,and H.E. Frimmel). 5.7. Mineral Deposits (H.E. Frimmel,and R.McG. Miller). 5.8. Geodynamic Synthesis of the Damara Orogen sensu lato (R.McG. Miller, H.E. Frimmel,and T.M. Will)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART 6 Neoproterozoic-Cambrian Evolution of the Pampean Orogen\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. The Pampean Orogen: Ediacaran-Lower Cambrian Evolutionary History of Central and Northwest Region of Argentina (F.G. Aceñolaza, and A. Toselli)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART 7 Microcontimnents and Suspect Terranes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1. The Paranapanema Lithospheric Block: Its Nature and Role in the Accretion of Gondwana (M.S.M. Mantovani, and B.B. Brito Neves). 7.2. The Evolution and Tectonic Setting of the Luis Alves Microplate of Southeastern Brazil: an Exotic Terrane during the Assembly of Western Gondwana (M.A.S. Basei, A. Nutman, O. Siga Junior, C.R. Passarelli, and C.O. Drukas)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION III: SYNTHESIS AND GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART 8 Palaeogeographic Evolution from Rodinia to Gondwana\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Tectonic Events and Palaeogeographic Evolution of Southwestern Gondwana in the Neoproterozoic and Cambrian (C. Gaucher, H.E. Frimmel, and G.J.B. Germs)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART 9 Neoproterozoic-Cambrian Biota\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1. Neoproterozoic Acritarch Evolution (C. Gaucher, and P. Sprechmann). 9.2. Skeletonised Metazoans and Protists (C. Gaucher, and G.J.B.Germs). 9.3. Trace Fossils and the Agronomic Revolution at the Neoproterozoic–Cambrian Transition in Southwest Gondwana (G.F. Acenolaza, G.J.B.Germs, and F.G. Acenolaza)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART 10 Neoproterozoic-Cambrian Biochemical Evolution\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Neoproterozoic-Cambrian Biogeochemical Evolution (G.P. Halverson, M.T. Hurtgen, S.M. Porter, and A.S. Collins)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART 11 Neoproterozoic-Cambrian Palaeoclimatic Events\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1. Neoproterozoic to Cambrian Palaeoclimatic Events in Southwestern Gondwana (A.J. Kaufman, A.N. Sial, H.E. Frimmel, and A. Misi).  11.2. 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Study of changes in climate, landscape and biota over the last million years provides the environmental backdrop to understanding human presence and absence together with the development of new technologies. This book brings together the multidisciplinary work of the project. The chapters present the results of new fieldwork and research on old sites from museum collections using an array of new analytical techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. The changing landscapes of the earliest human occupation of Britain and Europe (C. Stringer). 2. Climates of the early Middle Pleistocene in Britain: Environments of the earliest humans in northern Europe (I. Candy, J. Lee, and B. Silva). 3. Palaeoenvironments of Human occupation: The stable isotopic record of terrestrial carbonates (I. Candy, M. Stephens, J. Hancock, R. Waghorn). 4. 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The Global Magnetic Anomaly Pattern. Magnetic Anomaly Nomenclature. The Cretaceous and Jurassic Quiet Zones. Paleomagnetic Poles for Oceanic Plates. Skewness of Magnetic Anomalies. Magnetization of Seamounts. Calculating Mean Pole Positions from Oceanic Data. Evolution of Oceanic Plates. The Hotspot Reference Frame. Evolution of the Pacific Plate\u003cb\u003eContinental Paleomagnetism\u003c\/b\u003eAnalysing Continental Data. Data Selection and Reliability Criteria. Selecting Data for Paleomagnetic Analysis. Reliability Criteria. The Global Paleomagnetic Database. Testing the Geocentric Axial Dipole Model. The Past 5 Million Years. The Past 3000 Million Years. Global Paleointensity Variations. Paleoclimates and Paleoaltitudes. Apparent Polar Wander. The Concept of Apparent Polar Wander. Determining Apparent Polar Wander Paths. Magnetic Blocking Temperature and Isotopic Ages. Phanerozoic APWPs for the Major Blocks. Selection and Grouping of Data. North America and Europe. Asia. 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Now open to foreign visitation, there is now an increasing understanding of the foraging strategies which led both to the development of millet agriculture and to the utilization of the extreme environments of the Tibetan Plateau. This text explores the transition from the foraging societies of the Late Paleolithic to the emergence of settled farming societies and the emergent pastoralism of the middle Neolithic striving to help answer the diverse and numerous questions of this critical transitional period.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart 1: Introduction \u003cbr\u003e1-Archaeology at the Margins: Exploring the Late Paleolithic to Neolithic Transition in China's Arid West (David B. Madsen, Chen Fa-Hu, and Gao Xing)\u003cbr\u003ePart 2: Climate Change\u003cbr\u003e2-Responses of Chinese Desert Lakes to Climate Instability During the Past 45,000 Years. 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