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Geology: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself by David Rothery (Paperback, 2015)
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'This is the best book on the subject that I have read, it's brilliant, wide ranging, easy to read, doesn't use tech jargon and its been designed to help you learn about the subject, not just read a book.' - Amazon 5 star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Excellent for beginners like myself.' - Amazon 5 star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What processes and physical materials have shaped the planet we live on? Why do earthquakes happen? And what can geology teach us about contemporary issues such as climate change? From volcanoes and glaciers to fossils and rock formations, this user-friendly book gives a structured and thorough overview of the geology of planet Earth and beyond.
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What processes and physical materials have shaped the planet we live on? Why do earthquakes happen? And what can geology teach us about contemporary issues such as climate change? From volcanoes and glaciers to fossils and rock formations, this user-friendly book gives a structured and thorough overview of the geology of planet Earth and beyond. Geology: A Complete Introduction outlines the basics in clear English, and provides added-value features like a glossary of the essential jargon terms, links to useful websites, and examples of questions you might be asked in a seminar or exam. Topics covered include the Earth's structure, earthquakes, plate tectonics, volcanoes, igneous intrusions, metamorphism, weathering, erosion, deposition, deformation, physical resources, past life and fossils, the history of the Earth, Solar System geology, and geological fieldwork. There are useful appendices on minerals, rock names and geological time. Whether you are preparing for an essay, studying for an exam or simply want to enrich your hobby or expand your knowledge, Geology: A Complete Introduction is your essential guide. David Rothery is a volcanologist, geologist, planetary scientist and Professor of Planetary Geosciences at the Open University. He has done fieldwork in the UK, USA, Australia, Oman, Chile and Central America, and visited many other parts of the world.Product Identifiers
PublisherJohn Murray Press
ISBN-139781473601550
eBay Product ID (ePID)216650920
Product Key Features
Number of Pages400 Pages
Publication NameGeology: a Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGeography & Geosciences, Geology, Physics
Publication Year2015
TypeTextbook
AuthorDavid Rothery
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height198 mm
Item Weight338 g
Item Width148 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorDavid Rothery
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- 23 Sep, 2023
Excellent introduction to geology. Highly readable, engaging and informative.
Excellent introduction to geology. Highly readable, engaging and informative. Assumes limited prior knowledge but takes the reader deeper in a structured way.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Jan, 2018
Lots of reading
Looks very good, and comprehensive.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
