The Dynamic Earth
An Introduction to Physical Geology. International Edition
5th Edition
Published on 20. May 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
648 pages
978-0-471-45157-0 (ISBN)
Description
With authoritative and detailed coverage, Skinner and Porter address all key areas of physical geology, as well as recent events that have shaped our world. The new edition is updated to address the latest in geoscientific research, theory, and knowledge.
Emphasis on the unifying themes of physical geology
Expands the earth systems science viewpoint of previous editions
Introduces readers to remote sensing, global positioning systems, and other tools
Exciting, first-hand accounts from the field relate geology to everyday life experiences
Includes a GeoDiscoveries CD with an interactive globe, animations, videos, and more
Emphasis on the unifying themes of physical geology
Expands the earth systems science viewpoint of previous editions
Introduces readers to remote sensing, global positioning systems, and other tools
Exciting, first-hand accounts from the field relate geology to everyday life experiences
Includes a GeoDiscoveries CD with an interactive globe, animations, videos, and more
More details
Edition
5., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
col. Illustrations, col. maps
Dimensions
Height: 27.6 cm
Width: 21.6 cm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
1355 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-45157-0 (9780471451570)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Brian J. Skinner | Stephen C. Porter | Jeffrey Park
The Dynamic Earth
An Introduction to Physical Geology
Book
04/2003
5th Edition
Wiley
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Content
* Meet Planet Earth! * Global Tectonics: Our Dynamic Planet * Atoms, Elements, Minerals * Igneous Rocks: Products of Earth?s Internal Fire * Magmas and Volcanoes * Weathering and Soils * Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks: Archives of Earth History * Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks: New Rocks from Old * How Rock Bends, Buckles, and Breaks * Earthquakes and Earth's Interior * Geologic Time and the Rock Record * The Changing Face of the Land * Mass Wasting * Streams and Drainage Systems * Groundwater * Glaciers and Glaciation * Atmosphere, Winds, and Deserts * The Oceans and Their Margins * Climate and our Changing Planet * The Earth Through Time * Resources of Minerals and Energy