Volcano by James Hamilton
A richly illustrated account of the scientific and cultural history of volcanoes.
'At last, a series of books on the earth for lay people that combine authoritative, succinct and entertaining narrative with magnificent illustrationsThe Earth series will make us marvel anew at the diversity and astounding beauty of the world around us. Each book will take popular understanding of the earth to a new level. No one seriously interested in the future of our planet should be without them.' - Brian M. Fagan, author of The Great Warming: Climate Change and the Rise and Fall of Civilizations 'An arresting collage of mythology, philosophy, literature and spectacular works of visual art inspired by nature's most exuberant phenomenon. Hamilton's unique and imaginative miscellany and cultural geography of volcanoes and volcanology is a veritable treasure trove.' - Clive Oppenheimer
James Hamilton is an art historian and curator. His books include Turner – A Life (1997); Turner and the Scientists (1998), Faraday – The Life (2002) and London Lights – The Minds that Moved the City that Shook the World 1805-51 (2007). He is University Curator and Honorary Reader at the University of Birmingham.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861899170 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861899173 |
| Title | Volcano |
| Author | James Hamilton |
| Series | Earth |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Reaktion Books |
| Year published | 2012-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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