Journeys from the Centre of the Earth |
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Author:
Iain Stewart
By Century
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List Price: £20.00
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Synopsis
Man with hammer, rucksack and GSOH offers gritty adventure holidays. Looking for sun, sea, sand and...science. Scheduled to tie in with a major new BBC series, Hot Rocks explores the Mediterranean - the cradle of western civilisation - and discovers alongside its tranquil, sun-lapped shores, one of the most volatile places on an ever-changing earth. The Mediterranean we know today has been forged in a violent crucible of clashing continents, rising mountains, restless seas and a turbulent climate. Millions of Britons are drawn to the Mediterranean every year and whether they go for the beautiful scenery and relaxing beaches or the culture and architecture or food, none of it would be there were it not for geology. Forward-thinking geologist and television presenter Dr Iain Stewart, uncovers the hidden Mediterranean and brings a fresh and dramatic eye to geology to show just why it is that geology should be restored to its rightful place as the grandfather of sciences. From earthquakes and volcanoes to Roman architecture and cuisine, Iain discovers just how geology has shaped our lives and how we can expect it to affect us in years to come.
About the Author
Iain Stewart is a Senior Lecturer in Geology at the University of Plymouth's School of Earth, Ocean and Environmental Sciences. He is also a television presenter for the BBC's Specialist Factual department. He lives in Plymouth with his wife and two children.
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excellent read , 2006-08-08
The book reads clearly and is well put together.
Stewarts style flows through the text and I thoroughly recommend this book to go with the TV series (I wish was on DVD).
The manner in which the geology is explained at is set at all levels and the interest you get from what originally you think of as just rocks was good.
This will turn your Meditrranean Holiday on it's head, 2005-08-13
Make sure you read this book before you go on your next Mediterranean Holiday, or maybe after reading this book you will be flicking over to Easy Jet or Ryan Air and booking your flight to visit some of the wonders described.The TV series has opened my eyes to a whole different understanding of Mediterranean Geomorphology. I studied the subject at Lanchester Poly (Coventry University) as a module but the clarity of this book will enable everyone to understand the theories of plate tectonics, mineral formation, vulcanicity, hot springs, sea level rise like never before. It uses simple everyday techniques to get across complicated ideas. After reading this book the complications disappear. Lovely photographs and extremely well researched. After reading this book you will not be content to simply get a sun tan on your holiday you will be off exploring and really really enjoying your holiday 10 tens better. But don't take my word for it pop down to your local book store and flick through the book.
Superb, 2005-07-31
Superb book from a superb OU/BBCTV Series. Staurt is intesting to listen to, watch and read. Provides a remarkable understanding of the influnce of geology on the development of Western Civilisaton. If wasn't for that meteorite would Western Society be Christian today? Read on
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 551
EAN: 9781844138135
ISBN: 1844138135
Label: Century
Manufacturer: Century
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: 2004-02-24
Publisher: Century
Studio: Century |
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