This book examines the core idea behind plate tectonics theory, how it developed, and the many ways that it has influenced daily life, culture, science, and societal change.
Front Cover.
About the Author.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Foreword.
Important Dates in the History of Plate Tectonics.
Introduction: A Restless Earth.
1: Early Scientific Beliefs.
2: Development of the Plate Tectonics Theory.
3: Many Layers of Mystery.
4: Protecting Human Life.
5: Plate Tectonics and Global Climate.
Source Notes.
Important People in the History of Plate Tectonics.
