The Ever-Changing Sea
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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Beneath the restless surface of the world's oceans lies a hidden archive of Earth's deepest secrets, and The Ever-Changing Sea by David B. Ericson and Goesta Wollin is the authoritative guide to unlocking them. Drawing on their pioneering research at the Lamont Geological Observatory, the authors chronicle the dynamic history of the oceans — from the shifting of ancient coastlines and the rise and fall of sea levels to the microscopic creatures embedded in deep-sea sediments that serve as a record of past climates. Written with the clarity and authority of two leading oceanographers, the book presents complex scientific concepts with an accessibility that engages both the specialist and the curious general reader, weaving together geology, biology, and climatology into a single, compelling narrative. The Ever-Changing Sea stands as a landmark work in the popularisation of ocean science, arguing powerfully that the sea is not a static backdrop to human history but an ever-evolving force that has shaped — and continues to shape — life on Earth. Ericson and Wollin's prose is precise yet evocative, transforming the abyssal depths into a world as vivid and consequential as any on dry land. Their findings on ice ages and climate cycles carry a haunting resonance that feels remarkably prescient in the modern era, leaving the reader to wonder: what secrets do the oceans still conceal?
Author: David B. Ericson And Goesta Wollin
Format: Paperback
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Beneath the restless surface of the world's oceans lies a hidden archive of Earth's deepest secrets, and The Ever-Changing Sea by David B. Ericson and Goesta Wollin is the authoritative guide to unlocking them. Drawing on their pioneering research at the Lamont Geological Observatory, the authors chronicle the dynamic history of the oceans — from the shifting of ancient coastlines and the rise and fall of sea levels to the microscopic creatures embedded in deep-sea sediments that serve as a record of past climates. Written with the clarity and authority of two leading oceanographers, the book presents complex scientific concepts with an accessibility that engages both the specialist and the curious general reader, weaving together geology, biology, and climatology into a single, compelling narrative. The Ever-Changing Sea stands as a landmark work in the popularisation of ocean science, arguing powerfully that the sea is not a static backdrop to human history but an ever-evolving force that has shaped — and continues to shape — life on Earth. Ericson and Wollin's prose is precise yet evocative, transforming the abyssal depths into a world as vivid and consequential as any on dry land. Their findings on ice ages and climate cycles carry a haunting resonance that feels remarkably prescient in the modern era, leaving the reader to wonder: what secrets do the oceans still conceal?