Items related to The Myth of Solid Ground: Earthquakes, Prediction,...
The Myth of Solid Ground: Earthquakes, Prediction, and the Fault Line Between Reason and Faith - Hardcover
Explores how an unlikely collection of scientists, psychics, and doomsday prophets have made accurate earthquake predictions based on a wide range of empirical and otherworldly signs, observing how the practice of earthquake prediction reflects a human need for control. 20,000 first printing.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
A subtle, personal and adventurous exploration of what an immense natural phenomenon means in our culture at large. ("Los Angeles Times")
About the Author:
David L. Ulin is the editor of Another City: Writing from Los Angeles and Writing Los Angeles: A Literary Anthology. He is a frequent contributor to the Los Angeles Times and LA Weekly; he has also written for GQ, the Nation, The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic Monthly, and the Chicago Tribune.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherViking Pr
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0670033235
- ISBN 13 9780670033232
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages290
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 26.19
Shipping:
£ 2.98
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
THE MYTH OF SOLID GROUND: Earthquakes, Prediction, and the Fault Line Between Reason and Faith
Published by
Viking Press, New York, N. Y., U.S.A.
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0670033235
ISBN 13: 9780670033232
New
Hardcover
First Edition
Signed
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Edition, First Printing. Signed by author in black ink on title page. Ulin is the editor of ANOTHER CITY: Writings from Los Angeles, and WRITING LOS ANGELES: A Literary Anthology. New, unread copy, in fine, mylar-protected dust jacket. NF28/A28. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 11247
Buy New
£ 26.19
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Myth of Solid Ground: Earthquakes, Prediction, and the Fault Line Between Reason and Faith
Published by
Viking Adult
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0670033235
ISBN 13: 9780670033232
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # Abebooks182466
Buy New
£ 48.29
Convert currency
Stock Image
THE MYTH OF SOLID GROUND: EARTHQ
Published by
Viking Adult
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0670033235
ISBN 13: 9780670033232
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 0.9. Seller Inventory # Q-0670033235
Buy New
£ 62.53
Convert currency