Earth Science
One of the few texts to integrate earth systems approach with impact of humans on the planet, this volume focuses on modern science and how it works. This approach gives students the tools they need... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0314201114
ISBN13:9780314201119
Release Date:August 1997
Publisher:Wadsworth Publishing Company
Length:688 Pages
Weight:2.85 lbs.
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
geology and astronomy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Mostly, this is indeed a book on geology, as befits the title Earth Science. Within geology, it summarises seismology, hydrology, oceanography and other topics like weathering and plate tectonics. Presented with attractively laid out pages, well illustrated with photos and diagrams that should make the ideas come alive for you. But the book also encompasses astronomy. One chapter focuses on the Earth-Moon system, while another takes a look at the rest of the solar system. With a final chapter that goes out to the galaxy. The idea is to give you more perspective on our planet, and that these days, geology is not confined to this planet.
A very comprehensive overview of Earth's Systems
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
The authors treat each of Earth's Systems in a very straightforward manner, using clear and illustrative graphics. They also do a fine job of tying together Earth's systems and processes into an interrelated package, as opposed to simply a series of disconnected chapters. I use this text in my Washington Online course. Al Friedman, Everett Community College
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