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The importance of plate tectonic theory / Peggy J. Parks.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Parks, Peggy J., 1951- author.
- Series:
- Importance of scientific theory.
- Importance of scientific theory
- Gale eBooks
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Plate tectonics.
- Geology, Structural.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (80 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), maps.
- Place of Publication:
- San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, [2016]
- Summary:
- This book examines the core idea behind plate tectonic theory, how it developed, and the many ways that it has influenced daily life, culture, science, and societal change.
- Contents:
- Early scientific beliefs
- Development of the plate tectonics theory
- Many layers of mystery
- Protecting human life
- Plate tectonics and global climate.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.
- ISBN:
- 9781601528957
- 1601528957
- OCLC:
- 900278058
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