Contains a brief history of the geologic theories about continental drift, and the observations that ultimately led to the development of the theory of plate tectonics. Helps to demonstrate that the landscape we see at the surface of the Earth is a function of the interactions between internal and external processes. Emphasis on the basic concepts of modern physical geography, and on terminology, history and classification schemes.
- ISBN10 047133054X
- ISBN13 9780471330547
- Publish Date 28 May 1999
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 14 May 2003
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English