Disturbing the Solar System: Impacts, Close Encounters, and Coming Attractions - Hardcover

Rubin, Alan E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0691074747 ISBN 13: 9780691074740

Verlag: Princeton University Press, 2002

Inhaltsangabe

The author reveals the solar system to be interconnected and dangerous, as gravity wreaks havoc on the major bodies, sending asteroids and comets slamming into planets.

Über diesen Titel

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Alan E. Rubin is a research geochemist in the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the author of more than 120 scientific papers. In honor of his research contributions, asteroid 6227 was named Alanrubin in 2002.

Von der hinteren Coverseite

"This book--which reflects Dr. Rubin's experience in writing and lecturing for public audiences--stands out for its focus, innovation, and appeal. Dr. Rubin synthesizes a great deal of modern research in geophysics and planetary science. His selection and treatment of subjects is fresh. Even when he targets more familiar material, he approaches it with an unconventional perspective."--E. C. Krupp, Director, Griffith Observatory

Aus dem Klappentext

"This book--which reflects Dr. Rubin's experience in writing and lecturing for public audiences--stands out for its focus, innovation, and appeal. Dr. Rubin synthesizes a great deal of modern research in geophysics and planetary science. His selection and treatment of subjects is fresh. Even when he targets more familiar material, he approaches it with an unconventional perspective."--E. C. Krupp, Director, Griffith Observatory

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Princeton University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0691074747
• ISBN 13: 9780691074740
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 361
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Buchpark GmbH; gpsr@buchpark.de; ; Krügerweg 1; Trebbin; Brandenburg; 14959; Deutschland