The Dynamic Earth
An Introduction to Physical Geology
4th Edition
Published on 17. January 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
XXII, 618 pages
978-0-471-16118-9 (ISBN)
Description
American Museum of Natural History John Wiley & Sons and the American Museum of Natural History have collaborated to develop a Web site linking this text to the Museum's permanent exhibition, the Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth, Rose Center for Earth and Space. The Web site features animations, images and other features from the Museum's extensive collection and Web site. This site will be updated and evolve to include new content. All links are keyed to the text of The Dynamic Earth, 4th Edition. Visit the Web site at www. Wiley.com/college/skinner.
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Edition
4., Aufl.
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
1 CD-ROM
Dimensions
Height: 27.5 cm
Width: 22 cm
Weight
1315 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-16118-9 (9780471161189)
Schweitzer Classification
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Brian J. Skinner | Stephen C. Porter | Jeffrey Park
The Dynamic Earth
An Introduction to Physical Geology. International Edition
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05/2003
5th Edition
Wiley
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An Introduction to Physical Geology
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02/1995
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Content
A First Look at Planet Earth. The Dynamic Earth. Atoms, Elements and Minerals. The Fire Within: Volcanoes and Magmas. Weathering and Soils. Sediments and Sedimentation. Metamorphism: New Rocks From Old. Geology: Time and the Record of the Rocks. Mass Wasting. Streams and Drainage Systems. Groundwater. Glaciers and Glaciation. Wind Action and Deserts. The Oceans and Their Margins. Deformation of Rock. Earthquakes and the Earth's Interior. Global Tectonics. The Changing Face of the Land. Our Changing Planet. Resources of Minerals and Energy. Beyond Planet Earth.