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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- The Little Book of Earthquakes and Volcanoes
- Publication Date
- 2002-05-31
- Pages
- 164
- ISBN
- 9780387952871
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer New York
ISBN-10
038795287X
ISBN-13
9780387952871
eBay Product ID (ePID)
28038262661
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
Xi, 164 Pages
Publication Name
Little Book of Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Language
English
Publication Year
2002
Subject
Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Earth Sciences / General, Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Nature, Non-Classifiable, Science
Series
Little Book Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight
10.6 Oz
Item Length
7 in
Item Width
5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2002-023144
Reviews
From the reviews: "It is an original, quite attractive approach to science dissemination. ... it provides a logical, step-by-step explanation of the basic principles and parameters of the internal dynamics of the earth, and when events are not yet clearly understood, it says so as well. ... As may be expected of pocket editions on basic sciences, special attention is given to make the text concise, witty ... . Many viewpoints are original, based on thermodynamics as the unifying scientific approach ... ." (Michiel Dusar, Geologica Belgica, Vol. 6 (3-4), 2003) "This small format book ... conveys a great deal of information about what makes the ground shake and explode. This is ... straightforward, accessibly written text." (SciTech Book News, September, 2002) "How solid is Earth? Schick answers this question in this succinct look at the hows and whys of geological disturbances. In what is essentially a printed seminar on volcanic activity and earthquakes, Schick charts the history of their study and offers explanations for some of the causes of such events." (Science News, July, 2002) "The little book of earthquakes and volcanoes is a tautly written piece of popular science that provides a simulating introduction to the disciplines of seismology and volcanology. ... While the breadth of subject matter is necessarily comprehensive, the author presents selected themes relevant to each field, some in more depth than others. ... Rolf Schick ... adopts a scientific, yet accessible, approach to explaining some of the fundamental theories regarding why the Earth shakes and why volcanoes explode." (Rob Wright, The Holocene, Vol. 13 (5), 2003) "It is full of the scientific background necessary for the interested reader to acquaint themselves with the prevailing theory behind the formation of both earthquakes and volcanoes. ... There is enough mathematics to reinforce the major points, and enough examples and anecdotes to liven the topic. ... It is an overview for the interested layperson, but could also serve as a very useful book for the teacher of Earth Sciences, for Schick's succinct style is able to convey a great deal of information ... ." (David Dixon, Lab News, February/March, 2002) "It is full of the scientific background necessary for the interested reader to acquaint themselves with the prevailing theory behind the formation of both earthquakes and volcanoes. ... There is enough mathematics to reinforce the major points, and enough examples and anecdotes to liven the topic. ... It is an overview for the interested layperson, but could also serve as a very useful book for the teacher of Earth Sciences, for Schick's succinct style is able to convey a great deal of information ... ." (David Dixon, Lab News, February/March, 2002) "In The Little Book of Earthquakes and Volcanoes, Rolf Schick describes how earthquakes and volcanoes are related, and how they are an integral part of Earth's structure. Tracing the latest findings and theories in plate tectonics, he helps readers ask and answer the basic questions: What was it during the formation of Earth that led to these phenomena? Why do they occur in certain areas and not in others? How can we, within reason, protect ourselves from their devastation?" (Science in Africa, August, 2002), From the reviews:"It is an original, quite attractive approach to science dissemination. … it provides a logical, step-by-step explanation of the basic principles and parameters of the internal dynamics of the earth, and when events are not yet clearly understood, it says so as well. … As may be expected of pocket editions on basic sciences, special attention is given to make the text concise, witty … . Many viewpoints are original, based on thermodynamics as the unifying scientific approach … ." (Michiel Dusar, Geologica Belgica, Vol. 6 (3-4), 2003)"This small format book … conveys a great deal of information about what makes the ground shake and explode. This is … straightforward, accessibly written text." (SciTech Book News, September, 2002)"How solid is Earth? Schick answers this question in this succinct look at the hows and whys of geological disturbances. In what is essentially a printed seminar on volcanic activity and earthquakes, Schick charts the history of their study and offers explanations for some of the causes of such events." (Science News, July, 2002)"The little book of earthquakes and volcanoes is a tautly written piece of popular science that provides a simulating introduction to the disciplines of seismology and volcanology. … While the breadth of subject matter is necessarily comprehensive, the author presents selected themes relevant to each field, some in more depth than others. … Rolf Schick … adopts a scientific, yet accessible, approach to explaining some of the fundamental theories regarding why the Earth shakes and why volcanoes explode." (Rob Wright, The Holocene, Vol. 13 (5), 2003)"It is full of the scientific background necessary for the interested reader to acquaint themselves with the prevailing theory behind the formation of both earthquakes and volcanoes. … There is enough mathematics to reinforce the major points, and enough examples and anecdotes to liven the topic. … It is an overview for the interested layperson, but could also serve as a very useful book for the teacher of Earth Sciences, for Schick's succinct style is able to convey a great deal of information … ." (David Dixon, Lab News, February/March, 2002)"It is full of the scientific background necessary for the interested reader to acquaint themselves with the prevailing theory behind the formation of both earthquakes and volcanoes. … There is enough mathematics to reinforce the major points, and enough examples and anecdotes to liven the topic. … It is an overview for the interested layperson, but could also serve as a very useful book for the teacher of Earth Sciences, for Schick's succinct style is able to convey a great deal of information … ." (David Dixon, Lab News, February/March, 2002)"In The Little Book of Earthquakes and Volcanoes, Rolf Schick describes how earthquakes and volcanoes are related, and how they are an integral part of Earth's structure. Tracing the latest findings and theories in plate tectonics, he helps readers ask and answer the basic questions: What was it during the formation of Earth that led to these phenomena? Why do they occur in certain areas and not in others? How can we, within reason, protect ourselves from their devastation?" (Science in Africa, August, 2002), From the reviews: "It is an original, quite attractive approach to science dissemination. … it provides a logical, step-by-step explanation of the basic principles and parameters of the internal dynamics of the earth, and when events are not yet clearly understood, it says so as well. … As may be expected of pocket editions on basic sciences, special attention is given to make the text concise, witty … . Many viewpoints are original, based on thermodynamics as the unifying scientific approach … ." (Michiel Dusar, Geologica Belgica, Vol. 6 (3-4), 2003) "This small format book … conveys a great deal of information about what makes the ground shake and explode. This is … straightforward, accessibly written text." (SciTech Book News, September, 2002) "How solid is Earth? Schick answers this question in this succinct look at the hows and whys of geological disturbances. In what is essentially a printed seminar on volcanic activity and earthquakes, Schick charts the history of their study and offers explanations for some of the causes of such events." (Science News, July, 2002) "The little book of earthquakes and volcanoes is a tautly written piece of popular science that provides a simulating introduction to the disciplines of seismology and volcanology. … While the breadth of subject matter is necessarily comprehensive, the author presents selected themes relevant to each field, some in more depth than others. … Rolf Schick … adopts a scientific, yet accessible, approach to explaining some of the fundamental theories regarding why the Earth shakes and why volcanoes explode." (Rob Wright, The Holocene, Vol. 13 (5), 2003) "It is full of the scientific background necessary for the interested reader to acquaint themselves with the prevailing theory behind the formation of both earthquakes and volcanoes. … There is enough mathematics to reinforce the major points, and enough examples and anecdotes to liven the topic. … It is an overview for the interested layperson, but could also serve as a very useful book for the teacher of Earth Sciences, for Schick's succinct style is able to convey a great deal of information … ." (David Dixon, Lab News, February/March, 2002) "It is full of the scientific background necessary for the interested reader to acquaint themselves with the prevailing theory behind the formation of both earthquakes and volcanoes. … There is enough mathematics to reinforce the major points, and enough examples and anecdotes to liven the topic. … It is an overview for the interested layperson, but could also serve as a very useful book for the teacher of Earth Sciences, for Schick's succinct style is able to convey a great deal of information … ." (David Dixon, Lab News, February/March, 2002) "In The Little Book of Earthquakes and Volcanoes, Rolf Schick describes how earthquakes and volcanoes are related, and how they are an integral part of Earth's structure. Tracing the latest findings and theories in plate tectonics, he helps readers ask and answer the basic questions: What was it during the formation of Earth that led to these phenomena? Why do they occur in certain areas and not in others? How can we, within reason, protect ourselves from their devastation?" (Science in Africa, August, 2002)
Dewey Edition
21
TitleLeading
The
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
551.22
Table Of Content
The Dynamic Earth.- The View of Ancients.- Great Earthquakes in History.- Great Volcanoes in History.- The Ring of Fire.- Current Tectonic Theory.- Monitoring Volcanoes.- Predicting Earthquakes.- Earth's Hotspots.
Synopsis
In this lay reader's introduction to the most spectacularand devastating of all geological events, Rolf Schickdescribes how earthquakes and volcanoes are related, andhow they are an integral part of Earth's structure.Tracing the latest findings and theories in platetectonics, he helps readers ask and answer the basicquestions: What was ......, For the interested lay reader, a brief, literate look at the forces that make the surface of the Earth subject to earthquakes and volcanoes., In this lay reader's introduction to the most spectacular and devastating of all geological events, Rolf Schick describes how earthquakes and volcanoes are related, and how they are an integral part of Earth's structure. Tracing the latest findings and theories in plate tectonics, he helps readers ask and answer the basic questions: What was it during the formation of Earth that led to these phenomena? Why do they occur in certain areas and not in others? How can we, within reason, protect ourselves from their devastation? And how far have we come, and how far can we go, in predicting when they will strike? For the reader who wants a concise and accessible guide to what makes the ground shake and explode, this is the perfect introduction.
LC Classification Number
GE1-350
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- a***n (43)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (94)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.