On the Rocks by John S Dickey

On the Rocks by John S Dickey

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Explore the fundamental forces of nature in this lively, engrossing panorama of earth and planetary science. Professor John S. Dickey takes you on a tour that begins with the stardust that formed the Earth and ends on the outer reaches of the galaxy.

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On the Rocks by John S Dickey

Explore the fundamental forces of nature in this lively, engrossing panorama of earth and planetary science. Professor John S. Dickey takes you on a tour that begins with the stardust that formed the Earth and ends on the outer reaches of the galaxy. Along the way you'll read about the changes, both gradual and cataclysmic, that shape the Earth, about the lives of scientists and their discoveries, and a great deal about the nature of science itself. As enjoyable to read as it is informative, On the Rocks will change forever the way you understand the physical world that supports us all.
JOHN S. DICKEY, Jr., is Dean of Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.
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ISBN 13 9780471132349
ISBN 10 0471132349
Title On the Rocks
Author John S Dickey
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 1996-03-30
Number of pages 280
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.