Meteorites and their Parent Planets by Harry Y. McSween, Jr. (English) Paperback

Description: Meteorites and their Parent Planets by Harry Y. McSween, Jr., Harry Y. McSween This second edition of a highly successful book has been thoroughly revised, and describes the nature of meteorites, where they come from, and how they get to Earth. The first edition was immensely popular with meteorite collectors, scientists and science students in many fields, and amateur astronomers. Everyone with an interest in meteorites will want a copy of this book. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Meteorites and Their Parent Planets provides an engrossing overview of a highly interdisciplinary field - the study of extraterrestrial materials. The second edition of this successful book has been thoroughly revised, and describes the nature of meteorites, where they come from, and how they get to Earth. Meteorites offer important insights into processes in stars and in interstellar regions, the birth of our solar system, the formation and evolution of planets and smaller bodies, and the origin of life. The first edition was immensely popular with meteorite collectors, scientists and science students in many fields, and amateur astronomers. In this second edition all of the illustrations have been updated and improved, many sections have been expanded and modified based on discoveries in the last decade, and a new final chapter on the importance of meteorites has been added. Everyone with an interest in meteorites will want a copy of this book. Author Biography Harry Y. McSween, Jr., is a former chair of the department of geological sciences and Distinguished Professor of Science at the University of Tennessee. Steven M. Richardson is vice president for academic affairs at Winona State University in Minnesota. Maria E. Uhle is Jones Assistant Professor of Organic Geochemistry at the University of Tennessee. Table of Contents Preface; 1. Introduction to meteorites; 2. Chondrites; 3. Chondrite parent bodies; 4. Achondrites; 5. Achondrite parent bodies; 6. Iron and stony-iron meteorites; 7. Iron and stony-iron parent bodies; 8. A space odyssey; 9. The importance of meteorites: some examples; Appendix of minerals; Glossary; Index. Review Meteorites and Their Parent Planets provides an engrossing overview of a highly interdisciplinary field - the study of extraterrestrial materials. The second edition of this successful book has been thoroughly revised, and describes the nature of meteorites, where they come from, and how they get to Earth ... Harry McSweens writing is accessible to scientists and non-scientists alike ... This book gives the reader a clear understanding of the fundamentals of a complex subject. The softback is good value and the book should be on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the origin and evolution of the Solar System. R. L. S. Taylor, Spaceflight Harry McSweens writing is accessible to scientists and non-scientists alike ... the book should be on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the origin and evolution of the Solar System. R. L. S. Taylor, Spaceflight ... an excellent intorduction to meteoritics for those Earth Scientists who have an interest in but not a specialist knowledge of the subject. Allan Pring, Geological Magazine ... a very interesting read and is a welcome addition to my bookshelf ... generally the text is explanatory and written so that someone with a general interest can follow it quite easily. On the other hand, there seems to be sufficient technical backup to make the book a useful reference tool for those a little more experienced in the subject ... All in all a very good interesting book, particularly for pure geologists. It would, I think be of general interest to all Geoscientists. Geoscientist The first edition provided one of the initial sparks to my interest in meteorites, and this new book is no less inspiring. This book is up to date, broad in focus, and confidently written by an author with a deep understanding of his subject. It is a must for the bookshelf of every planetary scientist, as well as being of interest to students and scientists from other disciplines. The easy writing style would also make it an enjoyable read for an interested amateur or bright teenager. Sara Russell, The Observatory Promotional Thoroughly revised second edition of a highly successful book describing all aspects of meteorites. Review Quote The first edition provided one of the initial sparks to my interest in meteorites, and this new book is no less inspiring. This book is up to date, broad in focus, and confidently written by an author with a deep understanding of his subject. It is a must for the bookshelf of every planetary scientist, as well as being of interest to students and scientists from other disciplines. The easy writing style would also make it an enjoyable read for an interested amateur or bright teenager.Sara Russell, The Observatory Promotional "Headline" Thoroughly revised second edition of a highly successful book describing all aspects of meteorites. Description for Bookstore This second edition of a highly successful book has been thoroughly revised, and describes the nature of meteorites, where they come from, and how they get to Earth. The first edition was immensely popular with meteorite collectors, scientists and science students in many fields, and amateur astronomers. Everyone with an interest in meteorites will want a copy of this book. Description for Library This second edition of a highly successful book has been thoroughly revised, and describes the nature of meteorites, where they come from, and how they get to Earth. The first edition was immensely popular with meteorite collectors, scientists and science students in many fields, and amateur astronomers. Everyone with an interest in meteorites will want a copy of this book. Details ISBN0521587514 Short Title METEORITES & THEIR PARENT PLAN Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0521587514 ISBN-13 9780521587518 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 523.51 Year 1999 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780521324311 Pages 324 DOI 10.1604/9780521587518 UK Release Date 1999-02-13 AU Release Date 1999-02-13 NZ Release Date 1999-02-13 Author Harry Y. McSween Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Publication Date 1999-02-13 Alternative 9780521583039 Illustrations 1 Tables, unspecified; 64 Halftones, unspecified; 86 Line drawings, unspecified Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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