The Geological Evolution of the British Isles
1st Edition
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Description
Outlines the geological history and evolution of the British Isles and its surrounding sea areas. New information concerning Britain's evolution has emerged from the recent exploration of the seas around Britain in the search for oil and gas and much of this new information has been incorporated. The book will serve university and college students, sixth-form pupils in geology and will also be valuable to students in the allied disciplines such as geography, oceanography, and civil engineering
Table of Contents
(partial) Introduction
"lapetus" - the first Atlantic Ocean
"Even further back...? The old red sandstone continent
From coral seas to mountain chains
From new red sandstone deserts to chalk seas
The final moulding
Details
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Pergamon 1976
- Published:
- 18th December 2013
- Imprint:
- Pergamon
- eBook ISBN:
- 9781483285399
About the Author
T. R. Owen
Affiliations and Expertise
University College of Swansea, UK
Reviews
@qu:The clarity and economy of every page reflect experience gained in 30 years of teaching and show at the same time why his students regard him so warmly. This volume will put a still wider audience in his debt.
Times Higher Education Supplement @source: @qu:In a refreshing, lively style the author has produced a most enjoyable and readable textbook on a topic often found difficult to teach in school.
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