Volcanoes in Human History - (Princeton Science Library) by Jelle Zeilinga de Boer & Donald Theodore Sanders (Paperback)
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- The classic account of how volcanism has shaped human culture and science, from the Bronze Age eruption that destroyed Minoan Crete to Mount St. Helens When the volcano Tambora erupted in Indonesia in 1815, as many as one hundred thousand people perished from the blast and ensuing famine.
- About the Author: Jelle Zeilinga de Boer (1934-2016) was the Harold T. Stearns Professor of Earth Science at Wesleyan University and the author (with Donald Theodore Sanders) of Earthquakes in Human History (Princeton).
- 320 Pages
- Science, Earth Sciences
- Series Name: Princeton Science Library
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The classic account of how volcanism has shaped human culture and science, from the Bronze Age eruption that destroyed Minoan Crete to Mount St. Helens
When the volcano Tambora erupted in Indonesia in 1815, as many as one hundred thousand people perished from the blast and ensuing famine. Gases and dust particles ejected into the atmosphere changed weather patterns around the world, resulting in the infamous "year without a summer" in North America, food riots in Europe, and a widespread cholera epidemic. And the gloomy weather inspired Mary Shelley to write the gothic novel Frankenstein. This panoramic book tells the story of nine such epic volcanic events, explaining the related geology and exploring the myriad ways our planet's volcanism has affected human history.Review Quotes
"A detailed and vivid account of the fiery relationship between the Earth and its surface dwellers."-- "The Guardian"
"Does the world need another book about volcanic eruptions and the havoc they wreak? The answer, for this book, is an emphatic 'yes, ' especially for the general reader. Besides being interesting to read, Volcanoes in Human History clearly demonstrates that volcanism, and geology as a whole, should not be of concern only to geologists and that history is important."---Sally Newcomb, Isis
"In clear prose aimed to include general readers, the authors make the case for the social consequences set in motion by large volcanic eruptions as both wide-ranging and long-lived."-- "Choice Reviews"
"The authors have applied their geologic knowledge and experience, along with solid research, to produce an accessible book on volcanoes."-- "Library Journal"
About the Author
Jelle Zeilinga de Boer (1934-2016) was the Harold T. Stearns Professor of Earth Science at Wesleyan University and the author (with Donald Theodore Sanders) of Earthquakes in Human History (Princeton). Donald Theodore Sanders (1930-2014) was a petroleum geologist and science editor.Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .74 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Earth Sciences
Series Title: Princeton Science Library
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Theme: Geology
Format: Paperback
Author: Jelle Zeilinga de Boer & Donald Theodore Sanders
Language: English
Street Date: October 7, 2025
TCIN: 1002729333
UPC: 9780691279909
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-8377
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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