Perilous planet earth: catastrophes and catastrophism through the ages
Auteur :
Palmer, Trevor
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521174640
Date de publication :
3 juin 2010
Dimensions :
24,4 x 17,0 x 2,7 cm
Poids :
850 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book considers major natural disasters within an historical context, looking at the evidence for past events within the geological and historical records. It is written in an engaging style and will appeal to general readers and academics interested in evolution, geology, astronomy, social anthropology and history.