The Earth in Context: A Guide to the Solar System
- ISBN-10
- 1852333758
- ISBN-13
- 9781852333751
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 469
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001-10-18
- Publisher
- Springer Science & Business Media
- Author
- David M. Harland
Description
Distinguished space historian Harland tells an inspiring tale of scientific discovery with two interwoven strands tracing the earths geological history and the Earth in relation to the solar system. 100 illustrations.
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