Constructing the Universe by David Layzer

Constructing the Universe by David Layzer

The Evolution of the Igneous Rocks, by N. L. Bowen, appeared in 1928 and had a profound influence on later generations of petrologists. Drawing on his series of lectures at Princeton University in the spring of 1927, Dr. Bowen identified, outlined, and applied the principles of physical chemistry relevant to petrological processes. Whereas the major petrochemical questions he discussed are still relevant today, the answers appear to change with time. The purpose of the present volume is to provide an updated view of those questions, in the light of almost fifty years of accumulated observations, using the principles Bowen set forth.

Originally published in 1979.

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About the Author:
David Layzer is the Donald H. Menzel Professor of Astrophysics at Harvard University. He is the author of Constructing the Universe.

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ISBN 13	9780716750031
ISBN 10	0716750031
Title	Constructing the Universe
Author	David Layzer
Series	"Scientific American" Library
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Macmillan Learning
Year published	1984-05-01
Number of pages	314
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