Essentials of Geology
Houghton Mifflin (Academic) (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 26. July 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-618-24988-6 (ISBN)
Description
A condensed version of Geology, 3e, this textbook provides succinct, focused explanations of key points-ideal for those who require a basic introduction to the field. As in the past, the Third Edition successfully engages students by concentrating on dynamic geologic processes rather than on rote memorisation of key terms. Three themes (plate tectonics, environmental geology and natural resources, and planetary geology) appear repeatedly throughout the text to highlight the connections between core concepts. Highlights of this third edition include: - New! Text design is more visually appealing, and more effective in communicating core concepts of geology to students - New! Geology at a Glance features use flow charts, figures and photos to visually summarise difficult concepts in a succinct manner, recognising that many students are visual learners - New! Coverage of Earth Systems is integrated throughout the text - New! Highlights Boxes, which link applications of the geology being studied to situations that are recognisable to students, are now categorised as Environmental, Earth System Science, or Application/Everyday Interest and have been substantially revised - New!
Chapter Summaries are shorter than in previous editions allowing a quicker review - New! Superior technology package offers both students and instructors a multitude of resources to facilitate learning and teaching
Chapter Summaries are shorter than in previous editions allowing a quicker review - New! Superior technology package offers both students and instructors a multitude of resources to facilitate learning and teaching
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston
United States
Publishing group
Houghton Mifflin
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Weight
1230 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-618-24988-6 (9780618249886)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Chapters 1. A First Look at Planet Earth 2. Minerals 3. Igneous Processes and Igneous Rocks 4. Volcanoes and Volcanism 5. Weathering the Breakdown of Rocks 6. Sedimentation and Sedimentary Rocks 7. Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks 8. Telling Time Geologically 9. Folds, Faults, and Mountains 10. Earthquakes and the Earth's Interior 11. Plate Tectonics: Creating Oceans and Continents 12. Mass Movement 13. Streams and Floods 14. Groundwater, Caves, and Karst 15. Glaciers and Ice Ages 16. Deserts and Wind Action 17. Shores and Coastal Processes 18. Human Use of the Earth's Resources 19. A Brief History of Earth and Its Life Forms APPENDICES