Origin and Evolution of Earth
Principles of Historical Geology
Published on 20. February 1998
Book
Hardback
498 pages
978-0-13-491820-4 (ISBN)
Description
Appropriate for one-semester courses in historical geology. This text assumes basic prerequisite coursework in physical geology.
This exceptionally readable text gives students an in-depth and accurate picture of the complexities of Earth's history and life. The history of Earth is considered not only from the conventional surface approach but also from the perspective of Earth and its role as a member of the solar system. Plate tectonics is placed at a central position in the discussion of Earth's history.
This exceptionally readable text gives students an in-depth and accurate picture of the complexities of Earth's history and life. The history of Earth is considered not only from the conventional surface approach but also from the perspective of Earth and its role as a member of the solar system. Plate tectonics is placed at a central position in the discussion of Earth's history.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Width: 284 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1291 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-491820-4 (9780134918204)
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08/1998
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Content
1. Geologic Time and Fossils.
2. Plate Tectonics.
3. Origin of the Solar System.
4. Evolution of the Earth's Crust.
5. Earth's Atmosphere, Oceans, and Climates.
6. The Origin and Evolution of Life.
7. Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Environments.
8. The Precambrian Eon.
9. The Early Paleozoic Era: Cambrian and Ordovician Periods.
10. The Middle Paleozoic Era: Silurian and Devonian Periods.
11. The Late Paleozoic Era: Mississippian, Pennsylvanian, and Permian Periods.
12. The Early Mesozoic Era: Triassic and Jurassic Periods.
13. The Cretaceous Period.
14. The Cenozoic Era I: Tertiary Period.
15. The Cenozoic Era II: Quaternary Period.
Appendix I. Minerals and Rocks.
Appendix II. Stages and Zones.
Appendix III. Biological Classification.
Photos of Fossils.
Glossary.
Index.
2. Plate Tectonics.
3. Origin of the Solar System.
4. Evolution of the Earth's Crust.
5. Earth's Atmosphere, Oceans, and Climates.
6. The Origin and Evolution of Life.
7. Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Environments.
8. The Precambrian Eon.
9. The Early Paleozoic Era: Cambrian and Ordovician Periods.
10. The Middle Paleozoic Era: Silurian and Devonian Periods.
11. The Late Paleozoic Era: Mississippian, Pennsylvanian, and Permian Periods.
12. The Early Mesozoic Era: Triassic and Jurassic Periods.
13. The Cretaceous Period.
14. The Cenozoic Era I: Tertiary Period.
15. The Cenozoic Era II: Quaternary Period.
Appendix I. Minerals and Rocks.
Appendix II. Stages and Zones.
Appendix III. Biological Classification.
Photos of Fossils.
Glossary.
Index.