
Physical Geology
McGraw-Hill Professional (Publisher)
11th Edition
Published on 16. January 2006
Book
Hardback
978-0-07-321821-2 (ISBN)
Description
Physical Geology, Eleventh Edition, is the latest refinement of a classic introductory text that has helped countless students learn basic physical geology concepts for over 20 years. Students taking introductory physical geology to fulfill a science elective, as well as those contemplating a career in geology, will appreciate the accessible writing style and depth of coverage in Physical Geology. Hundreds of carefully rendered illustrations and accompanying photographs correlate perfectly with the chapter descriptions to help readers quickly grasp new geologic concepts. Numerous chapter learning tools and a rich Online Learning Center website further assist students in their study of physical geology.For professors, McGraw-Hill offers a complete supplement package consisting of slides, transparencies, computerized testbank, PowerPoint lectures, and digital images of every single piece of artwork and photograph in the text. These valuable supplements will make teaching easier and assist in fully conveying important concepts to students. McGraw-Hill is committed to adding considerable quality to each new edition of Physical Geology in the form of new and revised content, artwork, supplements, and media technology. Professors can adopt Physical Geology, Eleventh Edition, with confidence and count on the authors and McGraw-Hill to help them most effectively teach introductory physical geology.
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Edition
11th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 231 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
1769 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-321821-2 (9780073218212)
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Persons
Carlos Plummer is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.
Diane Carlson is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.
retired from California State University, Sacramento
Diane Carlson 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 Concepts2 Atoms, Elements, and Minerals3 Igneous Rocks, Intrusive Activity, and the Origin of Igneous Rocks4 Volcanism and Extrusive Rocks5 Weathering and Soil6 Sediment and Sedimentary Rocks7 Metamorphism, Metamorphic Rocks, and Hydrothermal Rocks8 Time and Geology9 Mass Wasting10 Streams and Floods11 Ground Water12 Glaciers and Glaciation13 Deserts and Wind Action14 Waves, Beaches and Coasts15 Geologic Structures16 Earthquakes17 Earth's Interior and Geophysical Properties18 The Sea Floor19 Plate Tectonics20 Mountain Belts and the Continental Crust21 Geologic Resources22 The Earth's Companions