by Davis A . Young (Author)
Chronicles the scientific effort to unravel the mysteries of rocks that solidified on or beneath Earth's surface from the intensely hot, molten material called magma. This book traces the development of igneous petrology. It considers the professionalization and Anglicization of the field.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 704
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 02 Jul 2003
ISBN 10: 0691102791
ISBN 13: 9780691102795