Understanding Earth
- Synopsis
- A electronic version of the text ‘Understanding Earth’ by Frank Press and Raymond Siever, with additional diagrams, photos, 3-D animation, laboratory demonstrations, mini-documentaries, archival footage, and an aerial survey of North America. Focuses on major processes and basic principles, with an emphasis on environmental issues. Shows how knowledge of geology is linked to its uses, both in practical ways and in the making of policy decisions.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Video; CAV Videodisc. NTSC format.
- Year of production
- 1994
- Availability
- Sale; 2000 sale: £369.95 (+VAT inc. p&p)
- Documentation
- Accompanying guide keyed to the text.
- Uses
- Introductory physical geology courses.
- Subjects
- Geography; Geology
- Keywords
- deserts; earth; earthquakes; minerals; rivers; rocks; volcanoes; winds
Credits
- Writer
- Frank Press; Raymond Siever
Production Company
Sponsor
Distributor
- Name
Macmillan Distribution Ltd, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hants RG21 6XS, tel 01256 302699, fax 01256 364733, www.palgrave.com
- Web
- http://www.palgrave.com External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 01256 302699
- Fax
- 01256 364733
- Address
- Macmillan Distribution Ltd
Houndmills
Basingstoke, Hants
RG21 6XS
Record Stats
This record has been viewed 562 times.