Plate Tectonics: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Earth, Revised Edition

For anyone who is interested in developments in the study of the Earth's structure, Plate Tectonics offers a full understanding of the theory that provides a single guiding principle to the earth's geological history. Beginning with a historical overview of plate tectonic theory in this century, the book describes in clear, non-technical language how plate tectonics work, how it affected evolution and extinction, and what the future holds. Coverage includes: - Seafloor Spreading - Mountain Building - The Rock Cycle - Tectonics and the Environment - Tectonics in Space - Continental Draft

For anyone who is interested in developments in the study of the Earth's structure, Plate Tectonics offers a full understanding of the theory that provides a single guiding principle to the earth's geological history. Beginning with a historical overview of plate tectonic theory in this century, the book describes in clear, non-technical language how plate tectonics work, how it affected evolution and extinction, and what the future holds.Coverage includes:- Seafloor Spreading- Mountain Building- The Rock Cycle- Tectonics and the Environment- Tectonics in Space- Continental Draft

"Plate Tectonics is a primer on the scientific theory that provides a single guiding principle to the Earth's geologic history: that a number of mobile lithospheric plates are continuously changing and rearranging the face of the Earth." "Plate Tectonics includes an extensive index, a glossary of terms (many of which include pronunciation guides) to help readers better understand the vocabulary of geology, and a bibliography of current sources for further research."--BOOK JACKET. "A fascinating primer on the scientific theory that provides a single guiding principle to the Earth's geologic history: that a number of mobile lithospheric plates are continuously changing and rearranging the face of the Earth"--Page 4 of cover Explains the theory of continental drift and shows how this activity has affected the Earth's geological composition.