The Geology of Cornwall: And the Isles of Scilly
. Ed(S): Selwood, E. B.; Durrance, E. M.; Bristow, C.M.
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hardcover. The geology of Cornwall has been the subject of continuing investigation since the end of the seventeenth century. A literature of great historical interest exists, and this is analysed in this book alongside a wide-ranging review of the current position and assessments of the environmental consequences of rock and mineral exploitation. Editor(s): Selwood, E. B.; Durrance, E. M.; Bristow, C.M. Num Pages: 328 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; RBG; RGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 154 x 25. Weight in Grams: 632.
Cornwall is renowned for the diversity and complexity of its geology. This geology, and its relation to the mineral wealth of the county, has been the subject of continuing investigation since the end of the seventeenth century. A literature of great historical interest exists, and this is analysed in The Geology of Cornwall alongside a wide-ranging review of the current position and assessments of the environmental consequences of rock and mineral exploitation.
These contributions by twenty-one leading academic and commercial geologists are aimed at all readers with an amateur or professional interest in exploring the fascinating geology of Cornwall. ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University of Exeter Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Exeter, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780859895293
SKU
V9780859895293
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About . Ed(S): Selwood, E. B.; Durrance, E. M.; Bristow, C.M.
C.M. Bristow is Visiting Professor in Industrial Geology, Camborne School of Mines E.B. Selwood is Senior Lecturer in Earth Science, University of Exeter. E. M. Durrance is Emeritus Professor of Geology, University of Nebraska
Reviews for The Geology of Cornwall: And the Isles of Scilly
A useful book for an introduction to Cornish geology.
OUGS Journal, Spring 2001
Altogether this is a most informative and readable book, and the paperback version is very reasonably priced. It is recommended for anyone who wishes to gain an informed up-to-date introduction to the geology of this geologically complex, yet historically important area.
Mineralogical Magazine
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OUGS Journal, Spring 2001
Altogether this is a most informative and readable book, and the paperback version is very reasonably priced. It is recommended for anyone who wishes to gain an informed up-to-date introduction to the geology of this geologically complex, yet historically important area.
Mineralogical Magazine
... Read more