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050 00 $aQE511.4$b.C44 2008
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100 1 $aChester, R.$q(Roy),$d1936-$0http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n82255013
245 10 $aFurnace of creation, cradle of destruction :$ba journey to the birthplace of earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis /$cRoy Chester.
260 $aNew York :$bAMACOM,$c[2008], ©2008.
300 $axi, 242 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates :$billustrations, maps ;$c24 cm
336 $atext$btxt$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
500 $aIncludes index.
505 00 $gIntroduction.$tThe Time Before Science -- $gCh. 1.$tSetting the Scene -- $gCh. 2.$tBeginnings -- $gCh. 3.$tNew Battles -- $gCh. 4.$tToward Continental Drift -- $gCh. 5.$tOn the Road to Explaining Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and Tsunamis -- $gCh. 6.$tContinental Drift: A Theory Without a Cause -- $gCh. 7.$tNew Horizons -- $gCh. 8.$tSeafloor Spreading -- $gCh. 9.$tThe Plot Thickens -- $gCh. 10.$tThe Cycle of Birth, Life, and Destruction -- $gCh. 11.$tPlate Tectonics: The Earth Science "Theory of Everything" -- $gCh. 12.$tHydrothermal Activity: A New Ocean World -- $gCh. 13.$tPlate Tectonics and Volcanoes -- $gCh. 14.$tPlate Tectonics and Earthquakes -- $gCh. 15.$tPlate Tectonics and Tsunamis -- $gCh. 16.$tPredicting and Mitigating Against Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and Tsunamis -- $tEpilogue: Deadly Years and Megadisasters.
520 1 $a"In Furnace of Creation, Cradle of Destruction, renowned scientist Roy Chester reveals the fascinating history behind the discovery of plate tectonics and tells the intriguing story of one of the great mysteries of our time - how the surface of our planet was created and how it has evolved. From the early discoveries of Sir Francis Bacon to the beginnings of the science of geology and the controversy surrounding the theory of continental drift, this impeccably researched book reveals the evolution of plate tectonics theory and the cause of these disasters." "With its precise, in-depth research and sweeping scope, this book will captivate anyone interested in the origins of our world. It's undeniable - the state of our planet has never been more volatile or more precarious. It's imperative that we know why. This book will help us gain a clearer understanding of these mysterious natural forces."--BOOK JACKET.
650 0 $aPlate tectonics.$0http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85103239
650 0 $aContinental drift.$0http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85031548
852 00 $bglg$hQE511.4$i.C44 2008