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Restless oceans / by A.B.C. Whipple and the editors of Time-Life Books.

Title
  1. Restless oceans / by A.B.C. Whipple and the editors of Time-Life Books.
Published by
  1. Alexandria, Va. : Time-Life Books, c1983.
Author
  1. Whipple, A. B. C. (Addison Beecher Colvin), 1918-2013.

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Additional authors
  1. Time-Life Books
Description
  1. 176 p. : ill. (some col.); 29 cm.
Summary
  1. Examines the workings of planet earth from the geological wondes of its continents to the marvels of its atmosphere and ocean depths.
Series statement
  1. Planet earth
Uniform title
  1. Planet earth.
Subject
  1. Ocean currents
  2. Marine pollution
Contents
  1. Pioneers of a new science -- Secrets of the ocean currents -- A partnership of wind and water -- Hidden stirrings in the deep -- The struggle to safeguard the sea -- Essays: A briny mantle for the earth ; Scanning the seas from space -- The quest for Neptune's power -- Creatures of an alien realm.
Owning institution
  1. Harvard Library
Note
  1. Includes index.
Bibliography (note)
  1. Bibliography: p. 170-171.
Processing action (note)
  1. committed to retain