{"product_id":"the-earth-its-birth-and-growth-hardback-9780521760256","title":"The Earth; Its Birth and Growth (Hardback) 9780521760256","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Earth\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eIts Birth and Growth\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn accessible exploration of Earth's evolution and the underlying physical and chemical principles, for students, professionals and general readers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMinoru Ozima (Author), Jun Korenaga (Author), Qing-Zhu Yin (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521760256, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 12 April 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e164 pages, 30 b\/w illus.  10 tables\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 15.5 x 1.2 cm, 0.4 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“…the text which manages to explain the complex theories in an exceptionally clear and concise but enthusiastic manner, making the book a fantastic starting point for the subject. This book equips the reader with all the basic knowledge required to start their foray into the Earth sciences.” – Natalie Starkey, The Open University, Contemporary Physics, April 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA clear understanding of the Earth's past evolution can provide the key to its possible future development. The Earth: Its Birth and Growth explores the evolution of the Earth over 4.6 billion years using basic reasoning and simple illustrations to help explain the underlying physical and chemical principles and major processes involved. Fully updated and revised, this rigorous but accessible second edition includes three completely new chapters. It incorporates exciting developments in isotope geology, placing results within a wider framework of Earth evolution and plate tectonics. Some background in physics and chemistry is assumed, but basic theories and processes are explained concisely in self-contained sections. Key research papers and review articles are fully referenced. This book is ideal as supplementary reading for undergraduate and graduate students in isotope geochemistry, geodynamics, plate tectonics and planetary science. It also provides an enjoyable overview of Earth's evolution for professional scientists and general readers.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface to the second edition\u003cbr\u003e Preface to the first edition\u003cbr\u003e 1. Heat from within: energy supporting the dynamic Earth\u003cbr\u003e 2. At the time of Earth's birth\u003cbr\u003e 3. Formation of the layered structure of Earth\u003cbr\u003e 4. Time scale of Earth's evolution\u003cbr\u003e 5. Plate tectonics evolution\u003cbr\u003e 6. Evolution of the mantle\u003cbr\u003e 7. Origin of the atmosphere and oceans\u003cbr\u003e 8. Isotopes as DNA of nature\u003cbr\u003e 9. Earth's magnetism\u003cbr\u003e 10. Moon: a looking glass to mirror the ancient Earth\u003cbr\u003e 11. The past and future of the evolving Earth\u003cbr\u003e 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], 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]\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":46265007898904,"sku":"9780521760256","price":59.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521760256i.jpg?v=1692018891","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-earth-its-birth-and-growth-hardback-9780521760256","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}