Earthshock: Hurricanes, Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Tornadoes, and Other Forces of Nature, Revised Edition - Softcover
A nontechnical survey of some natural phenomena that impact humans in spectacular ways. The 1993 edition was the Association of Earth Science Editors' Outstanding Publication Award. Large color photographs are the outstanding feature. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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About the Author:
Andrew Robinson, a King's Scholar at Eton, holds degrees from Oxford University and from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. His books include The Shape of the World: The Mapping and Discovery of the Earth, which accompanied a six-part television series shown all over the world.
Review:
A look at the causes and effects of natural disasters on Earth and its inhabitants from the beginning of time. -- Science News
Mixing lively nature with informative graphics and spectacular photographs, Robinson has produced an absorbing book. -- Publishers Weekly
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- PublisherThames & Hudson
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0500283044
- ISBN 13 9780500283042
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages304
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