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Volcanoes: Crucibles of Change

By: R.V. Fisher Grant Heiken Jeffrey B. Hulen
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 069101213X
ISBN-13: 9780691012131
Released: 27 Jun 1997
RRP: £42.95
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Neither too little or too much - By: , 28 Apr 1998
Neither too little or too much, Volcanoes: Crucibles of Change is the best volume I have ever read on Volcanology. Written for the intelligent layperson, the book never talks down to its reader or loses them in mult-semicolon sentances of unintelligble jargon as so many other books by scientists do. If you want the latest theories on volcanoes, this is th book for you. I was especiallly surprised by how many dormant/active volcanoes there are in the lower 48. And as one who has flown from the U.S. to Japan, the chapter on planes & volcanoes was both fascinating & scary.
Great Book - By: , 05 Apr 1998
A brilliant book for any volcanoholic. I am a geology student hoping to proceed to volcanology, & thoroughly enjoyed this book just for the sake of a good read on a great subject.
A terrific book about volcanoes and people. - By: , 08 Mar 1998
This book is enjoyable to read: a great narrative that covers a wide range of topics about volcanoes: famous eruptions, effects on climate, how they provide resources, how they can adversely affect us, & more. The text has a lot of depth, but is cohesive & flows well. The diagrams are nicely done too. At the end of the book, the reader finds many helpful resources for volcano tourism.