| #188233 in Books | 2011-05-02 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 9.00 x.90 x6.00l,.90 | File type: PDF | 304 pages||12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.| Best General Interest Science Book I have Read In A Long Time|By gooddog|I like science, but I am not a scientest. Why Geology Matters is one of the best general intest science books I have read in a long long time. Not too hard a read, not too easy a read, just right balance for someone with a interest in science without a "hardcore" science background (i.e., does not have
Volcanic dust, climate change, tsunamis, earthquakes—geoscience explores phenomena that profoundly affect our lives. But more than that, as Doug Macdougall makes clear, the science also provides important clues to the future of the planet. In an entertaining and accessibly written narrative, Macdougall gives an overview of Earth’s astonishing history based on information extracted from rocks, ice cores, and other natural archives. He explores such questions a...
You can specify the type of files you want, for your device.Why Geology Matters: Decoding the Past, Anticipating the Future | Doug Macdougall.Not only was the story interesting, engaging and relatable, it also teaches lessons.
