Table of Contents

1: The basic idea
2: Seafloor spreading and magnetic anomalies
3: Fracture zones and transform faults
4: Subduction of oceanic lithosphere
5: Rigid plates of lithosphere
6: Tectonics of continents
7: Tectonics of continents
Further reading
Index

About the Author

Peter Molnar is Professor of Geological Sciences in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Colorado.

Reviews

This excellent guide to the plate tectonics revolution joins the superb Very Short Introduction series ... The book is peppered with engaging images ... illustrated with beautifully produced line drawings.
*Dr Chris Pyle, Geography*

yet another informative and engaging book in the wonderful Very Short Introductions series.
*Guardian Online, Grrl Scientist*