The Earth's Magnetic Field
$96.72
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
22 June 2023
Summary
Unveiling Earth’s Invisible Shield: A Journey Through Geomagnetism
The Earth’s magnetic field, a force that has persisted for hundreds of millions of years, predates life itself and profoundly influences our existence. From orienting structures to guiding us across uncharted lands, its presence is undeniable. More importantly, it acts as a crucial shield, safeguarding us from the harsh radiation emanating from space.
This book serves as an accessible introduction to the fasc…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780192862686 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0192862685 |
| Author: | Prof William Lowrie, William Lowrie |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 22 June 2023 |
| Weight: | 360g |
| Dimensions: | 245mm x 171mm x 9mm |
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Critics Review
A well written and gentle introduction to geomagnetism. It will undoubtedly become the standard introductory text on the subject. * Wyn Williams, University of Edinburgh *Well written, accessible and up-to-date, and does a very good job in explaining complex processes in a simple way. * Phil Livermore, University of Leeds *A high-quality and comprehensive account of Earth’s magnetism for intelligent non-experts, well written and scientifically sound. * Christopher Finlay, Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby *
About The Author
Prof William Lowrie
William Lowrie earned a B.Sc. at the University of Edinburgh in 1960, an M.A. at the University of Toronto in 1962 and a Ph.D. at the University of Pittsburgh in 1967. He held research positions with Gulf Oil Company and Lamont Doherty Geological Observatory. He has authored 130 scientific articles and five books, including the textbook Fundamentals of Geophysics. He is Fellow of AGU, Member of the Academia Europaea, and in 2022 was awarded the Arthur Holmes Medal of the European Geosciences Union.
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