About this title: Is the atmosphere of the Earth - the very breath of life - a fragile bubble that we are about to burst? The notion that the entire ecology of the Earth acts like a single living creature, named Gaia by the Greeks, is John Gribbin's central image in this provocative book. He shows how the atmosphere was created by the activites of creatures now long dead, and describes the ways in which one living species - mankind - may be disturbing the natural balance and creating changes in the atmosphere that will make life much more difficult for all others. The book discusses ice ages past and future, ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Blackwell Pub
Date Published: 1986-01
ISBN-13:9780631142898ISBN:0631142894
Description: Very Good Text. Very good paperback copy. Shelfwear/sunning to wraps. Spine is uncreased, binding and text also in very good condition. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Basil Blackwell/New Scientist, London
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780631142898ISBN:0631142894
Description: Very Good, wraps, 336 pp. Second printing. Illustrated. Very Good, wraps, 336 pp. Second printing. Illustrated. Trade paperback. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers
Date Published: 1/1/1986
ISBN-13:9780631142881ISBN:0631142886
Description: Very Good. 0631142886 Fine/NearFine in mylar DJ, Clean & square, dustjacket has very light shelfwear, in new Mylar. (Edition: 1st Edition)...All books are packaged with care to protect the corners. Ships same or next bussness day. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Blackwell Pub, Oxford
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780631142898ISBN:0631142894
Description: Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 327pp. Index. Large format paperback in good condition, light edgewear and small crease on fep. Published by Blackwell and New Scientist. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Blackwell Pub
Date Published: 1986
ISBN-13:9780631142898ISBN:0631142894
Description: Very Good. Size: 23 cm; Binding tight. Minor shelf wear. Some annotations in ink at beginning of book. Is the atmosphere of the Earth-the very breath of life-a fragile bubble that we are about to burst? The notion that the entire ecology of the Earth acts like a single living creature, named Gaia by the Greeks, is John Gribbin's central image in this provocative book. He shows how the atmosphere was created by the activites of creatures now long dead, and describes the ways in which one living ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers
Date Published: 1986
ISBN-13:9780631142898ISBN:0631142894
Description: Paperback, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in fair condition suitable as a study copy. Ships within 24 hours. 302pp., 650grams, ISBN: 0631142894. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers
Date Published: 1986
ISBN-13:9780631142898ISBN:0631142894
Description: Paperback, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in good all round condition. Ships within 24 hours. 302pp., 700grams, ISBN: 0631142894. read more
Description: 1986. Blackwell. First, softback. Book: VG, pictorial colour cover. 9x6. 336pp. A few b/w illustrations and tables. This book discusses climatic changes past and present, and looks in particular at their effect on drought-stricken regions of the developing world. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Basil Blackwell & New Scientist
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780631142898ISBN:0631142894
Description: FINE. Looks unused. Very minor shelf wear. Name plate on title page. The view on climate in the early 80s, when global warming was a new idea. Main language English. Weight 531g. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: WileyBlackwell
Date Published: 1986
ISBN-13:9780631142898ISBN:0631142894
Description: New. New PAPERBACK copy, fast delivery. IN STOCK NOW, despatched daily from the UK En Stock, tous les jours de expédiés du Royaume-Uni EN STOCK NOW, despachar diariamente desde el Reino Unido por correo aéreo IN STOCK NOW, auch wenn täglich aus dem Vereinigten Königreich per Luftpost. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: WILEYBLACKWELL
Date Published: 1986
ISBN-13:9780631142898ISBN:0631142894
Description: Published by WileyBlackwell in 1986. Binding: Paperback. Number of pages: 302. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. #8498981 Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers, Oxford [Oxfordshire]; New York, NY, USA
Date Published: Mar 1986
ISBN-13:9780631142881ISBN:0631142886
Description: Very Good. Ships from friendly & experienced UK bookseller. £0.25 donated to charity. Ex-library, but in very good condition. light. pp. 336. 24 cm. read more
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