*** Geology ***

Geological Studies in the Eastern Himalayas Edited by Pramod Kumar Verma The crest of one of the convection cells, set up within the earth's mantle millions of years ago, lay under the Indian lithosphere. The result was India's northward flight, which after a 5,000 kilometre journey was obstructed by a collision with Asia. The collision was of such a gigantic scale that the resulting stress distribution has been noticed as far north as Lake Baikal! The most noticeable effect was the stupendous uplift of the Himalayas and Tibet, triggering off the formation of thrusts, normal and strike-slip faults, metamorphism, and formation of magma. This book provides data and explanation about this process by focussing attention on the eastern end of the Himalayas. The main text is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the regional setting of the Eastern Himalayas, while the second part gives an analysis of the surrounding areas. The third part presents an overview of the geology, tectonics and palaeontology. and also area details hitherto unpublished. This book should be of interest to senior students and researchers of structural geology, tectonics, regional geology and petrology. Paperback. 306 pages. Maps; satellite images; B&W and colour photographs; diagrams. Weight: 510 g (17.9 oz). Item No: 81-7624-076-1. Price: $US 14.00. . Convert Currency ADD TO SHOPPING CART

*** Geomorphology ***

Lectures on Geomorphology

by V K Verma

This book is covers the major topics of landform-related processes and products in geomorphology. It approaches the subject in a structured way - twelve clearly-written chapters with illustrative figures and tables. It differs from comparative treatments of this subject as follows: descriptions are presented as far as possible using a "points and subpoints" format to facilitate easier understanding; and numerous Indian examples are used as these may be more familiar and interesting to Indian readers.

Paperback. 485 pages. Profuse B&W diagrams, drawings & tables.
Weight: 440 g (15.4 oz).
Item No: 81-7624-073-7.
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*** Philosophy of Science ***

Causality and Science by Nalini Kanta Brahma A concise discussion of the role of causality in science, particularly from the perspective of the Vedanta system of philosophy. The role of the much discussed and much misinterpreted doctrine of Maya is explained. The author, who also wrote Philosophy of Hindu Sadhana (reprinted by Pilgrims Book House), was Professor of Philosophy at the Presidency College, Calcutta. Paperback. 119 pages. B&W photographs. Weight: 105 g (3.7 oz). Item No: 81-7624-072-9. Price: $US 2.50. . Convert Currency ADD TO SHOPPING CART

Nothing But All: An Enquiry into the Meaning and Implications of Modern Science

by Chandra Mohan Bhandariva

This book presents a brief but interesting account of the historical and philosophical aspects of science in general and physics in particular. The subject matter is arranged to provide an overview of the important milestones in scientific thought, its difficulties and successes, its impact on society and, above all, its limitations. Written in a lucid and popular style this book provides an excellent overview of developments in scientific thought , in addition to being a source of information on several topics of current interest. Gliding almost effortlessly through the pages one comes across scientific rigorousness coupled with poetic imagination. The book is likely to be appreciated not only by students of science but even by others who have never gone through a rigorous training in scientific method.

Hardback. 166 pages. B&W figures.
Weight: 300 g (10.5 oz).
Item No: N000020244.
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