title: The Earth: A Very Short Introduction
author:  Martin Redfern 
description: <br>"A useful overview of the processes that have shaped our planet. All in all, if you have limited time and only want to dip into a subject, this sort of condensed introduction to a complicated topic like the Earth will hopefully whet your appetite for a more in-depth knowledge."--Katherine Joy, The Astrobiology Society of Britain
zlib_text: The Earth: A Very Short Introduction
  
  
  ‘This is a splendid introduction to the Earth. There is enough detail here to
  get you really into an understanding of how our dynamic planet “works”, based
  in its history and structure.... Writing with great clarity and obvious
  enthusiasm Martin Redfern has managed to capture the excitement of the new
  discoveries in the Earth Sciences. I found it hard to put down!’ Aubrey
  Manning, University of Edinburgh
  
  
  ‘An excellent introduction to modern Earth Sciences Martin Redfern’s
  authoritative and timely account will be invaluable to secondary school
  students, entry level undergraduates, as well as all those interested in
  modern geoscience.’ Richard Corfield, author of _Architects of Eternity_ and
  _The Silent Landscape_
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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