Journey to the Centre of the Earth
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Journey to the Centre of the Earth by David Whitehouse
A history of exploration beneath the surface of our planet, a remarkable voyage of scientific discovery over the past 150 years.
We know more about the cosmos above our heads that about what's beneath our feet.. While volcanic lava holds mineralogical clues, and seismographs and neutrinos reveal strata secrets, great unknowns remain about what lies beneath. What is the mantle made of? How does the core generate Earth's magnetic field? How deep can life survive? Author and broadcaster David Whitehouse delves into these questions using Jules Verne's Journey To The Centre of the Earth as a background narrative. Serving up intriguing information about the first seismoscope and the so-called 'deep diamonds', he travels from the crust to the core, explaining everything from continental drift to the dynamo theory -- Jheni Osman * FOCUS MAGAZINE *
Revealing some of the wonder of what is beneath our feet, [Whitehouse] looks at the science of seismology and explains how far we have already gone. Deep mines, volcanoes, earthquakes, underground oceans, and the nature of life are all subjects of inquiry. Of particular interest to non-scientists are Whitehouse's reflections on literature and how science fiction has reflected man's changing notions of science, religion and the origins of our world * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
In this look at the unexplored and unexplorable inner core of our planet, David Whitehouse discovers a world that is surprising and enigmatic... The description of what lies beneath our feet is almost frightening ... In the course of his travels through the Earth, Whitehouse reveals insights into our planet's origins, and of how understanding what's required to sustain life on Earth may help to direct our quest for life in space -- Jules Stewart * GEOGRAPHICAL *
I was inspired by a sense of wonder about the ground beneath my feet -- Chris Nancollas * THE TABLET *
Whitehouse takes readers on a richly rewarding journey through space and time in this scientific travelogue. * Kirkus Reviews *
Readable and wide-ranging ... [Whitehouse] is adept at mixing the history of Earth science - beginning with Edmond Halley's maritime expedition to measure Earth's magnetic field around 1700 - with comments by current researchers * NATURE *
Revealing some of the wonder of what is beneath our feet, [Whitehouse] looks at the science of seismology and explains how far we have already gone. Deep mines, volcanoes, earthquakes, underground oceans, and the nature of life are all subjects of inquiry. Of particular interest to non-scientists are Whitehouse's reflections on literature and how science fiction has reflected man's changing notions of science, religion and the origins of our world * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
In this look at the unexplored and unexplorable inner core of our planet, David Whitehouse discovers a world that is surprising and enigmatic... The description of what lies beneath our feet is almost frightening ... In the course of his travels through the Earth, Whitehouse reveals insights into our planet's origins, and of how understanding what's required to sustain life on Earth may help to direct our quest for life in space -- Jules Stewart * GEOGRAPHICAL *
I was inspired by a sense of wonder about the ground beneath my feet -- Chris Nancollas * THE TABLET *
Whitehouse takes readers on a richly rewarding journey through space and time in this scientific travelogue. * Kirkus Reviews *
Readable and wide-ranging ... [Whitehouse] is adept at mixing the history of Earth science - beginning with Edmond Halley's maritime expedition to measure Earth's magnetic field around 1700 - with comments by current researchers * NATURE *
Dr David Whitehouse is a scientist, journalist and the author of five books, including THE SUN, THE MOON and JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH. He is a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a regular broadcaster on science-related matters for the BBC and Sky News. Asteroid 4036 Whitehouse is named after him.
Follow him on Twitter: @dr_david_w
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| ISBN 13 | 9781780228709 |
| ISBN 10 | 1780228708 |
| Title | Journey to the Centre of the Earth |
| Author | David Whitehouse |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2016-02-11 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
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