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Mechanism of Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics

Mechanism of Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics

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Mechanism of Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics

by Davies, P.A. and S.K. Runcorn

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London: Academic Press, 1980. First Edition. Octavo. . xiii, 362p. illustrations. A major contribution to the study of plate tectonics and continental drift. Studies of subduction zones by R.W. Girdler, D.H. Tartling on the evolution of the earth's lithosphere; G.F. Panza on past plate motions and many others. A work that became scarce within the first year of printing. Bound in brown cloth, spine lettering gilt. Previous owner's name on upper corner of front blank, embossed stamp to title page, else free of marks, in very nice dust jacket with spine faded.

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Title
Mechanism of Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics
Author
Davies, P.A. and S.K. Runcorn
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First Edition
Publisher
Academic Press
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1980
Keywords
Continental Drif Plate Tectonics
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