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Geology
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Take a learning journey through billions of years of Earth history This indispensable guide to the fundamentals of geology is the ideal way to introduce yourself to all the basics, from rocks, minerals, and fossil fuels to earthquakes, volcanoes, and plate tectonics.
A new Wiley Self-Teaching Guide on all aspects of earth science. Here is an indispensable guide to the fundamentals of geology. Ideal for students and a key refresher for hobbyists, this latest entry in the Wiley Self-Teaching Guide series introduces learners to all the basics, from plate tectonics to rock types, from fossil fuels to Earth's varied systems and cycles.
Using quick quizzes and self-tests to reinforce key concepts, Geology walks readers carefully through millions of years of Earth history. Illustrated with more than one hundred specially commissioned illustrations and fifty photographs, this book is a clear, interactive resource for anyone interested in learning more about our planet.
Barbara Murck, PhD (Mississauga, Ontario), is the Director of Environmental Programs at the University of Toronto at Mississauga, in Ontario, Canada. She is the author of several leading textbooks, including Environmental Geology and Geology Today: Understanding Our Planet.
Series: Wiley Self-Teaching Guides
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780471385905
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 July 2001
Country: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 191.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 499g
Pages: 336
About the Author
BARBARA MURCK, Ph.D., is the director of environmental programs at the University of Toronto at Mississauga, in Ontario, Canada. She is the coauthor of several leading textbooks, including Environmental Geology and Geology Today: Understanding Our Planet.
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