
Physical Geology
McGraw-Hill Professional (Publisher)
7th Edition
Published on 16. October 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-0-07-110219-3 (ISBN)
Description
Physical Geology: Earth Revealed is a classic in introductory geology classes. This text, which includes the same information as the market-leading Physical Geology, 11th Edition, is for the professor who wants to use the same valuable information and engaging format but in a different teaching sequence. Coverage of plate tectonics is moved to the beginning of the book. In keeping with the long-standing tradition, the seventh edition has been updated to include the most current information from the various sub-disciplines that comprise physical geology. The book's purpose is to clearly present the various aspects of physical geology so that students can understand the logic of what scientists have discovered, as well as the elegant way the parts are interrelated to explain how Earth, as a whole, works. The outstanding art program and proven, accessible writing style will grab students' attention and further their interest.
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Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 226 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
1447 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-110219-3 (9780071102193)
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Persons
Diane Carlson is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.
Carlos Plummer is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.
retired from California State University, Sacramento
Carlos Plummer is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.
retired from California State University, Sacramento
Content
1 Introducing Geology, the Essentials of Plate Tectonics, and other Important Concepts 2 Earth's Interior and Geophysical Properties 3 The Sea Floor 4 Plate Tectonics 5 Mountain Belts and the Continental Crust 6 Geologic Structures 7 Earthquakes 8 Time and Geology 9 Atoms, Elements, and Minerals 10 Volcanism and Extrusive Rocks 11 Igneous Rocks, Intrusive Activity, and the Origin of Igneous Rocks 12 Weathering and Soil 13 Mass Wasting 14 Sediment and Sedimentary Rocks 15 Metamorphism, Metamorphic Rocks, and Hydrothermal Rocks 16 Streams and Floods 17 Ground Water 18 Deserts and Wind Action 19 Glaciers and Glaciation 20 Waves, Beaches and Coasts 21 Geologic Resources 22 The Earth's Companions