Theory of the Earth [Paperback]

Don Anderson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0865421234 | ISBN-13: 978-0865421233 | Publication Date: February 1989

Theory of the Earth is a combination reference and textbook that every exploration geologist and research scientist should have on his/her bookshelf. It is also suitable for advanced undergraduate, as well as graduate level geophysics courses. The emphasis is on the origin, evolution, structure and composition of the earth's interior. It treats the pertinent aspects of solid state physics, thermodynamics, geochemistry, petrology, and seismology in sufficient detail for all who seek current information on geochemistry, solid state physics, and physics of the earth or planets.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Blackwell Science (February 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865421234
• ISBN-13: 978-0865421233
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,042,374 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A complete, scientific introduction, July 3, 2003

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J.C. "geophys_student" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Theory of the Earth (Paperback)

I have only read some of this book so far, but Dr. Anderson impressed me with his style in the first 3 pages. To study the earth he argues, why take a geocentric view? He begins with the constraints on accepted planetary formation theories and builds a model of what early earth could of looked like, subtley using the scientific method and asking and answering questions every step of the way. He draws on chemistry, physics, mathematics, astronomy, every applicable branch of science to make his conjectures.