Essentials of Geology: United States Edition
Autor Frederick K. Lutgens, Edward J. Tarbuck, Dennis Tasaen Limba Engleză Mixed media product – 29 dec 2007
A new way of reading physical geology, Lutgens/Tarbuck’s “Essentials of Geology, 10e” employs a superior new graphic design to make a trusted text that’s already number one with professors become number one with students.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780136003762
ISBN-10: 0136003761
Pagini: 528
Dimensiuni: 216 x 276 x 13 mm
Greutate: 1.25 kg
Ediția:Nouă
Editura: Pearson Education
Colecția Prentice Hall
Locul publicării:Upper Saddle River, United States
ISBN-10: 0136003761
Pagini: 528
Dimensiuni: 216 x 276 x 13 mm
Greutate: 1.25 kg
Ediția:Nouă
Editura: Pearson Education
Colecția Prentice Hall
Locul publicării:Upper Saddle River, United States
Cuprins
1. An Introduction to Geology
2 . Minerals: Building Blocks of Rocks
3. Igneous Rocks
4. Volcanoes and Other Igneous Activity
5. Weathering and Soils
6. Sedimentary Rocks
7. Metamorphic Rocks
8. Mass Wasting: The Work of Gravity
9. Running Water
10. Groundwater
11. Glaciers and Glaciation
12. Deserts and Wind
13. Shorelines
14. Earthquakes and Earth’s Interior
15. Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Theory Unfolds
16. Origin and Evolution of the Ocean Floor
17. Crustal Deformation and Mountain Building
18. Geologic Time
19. Earth’s Evolution through Geologic Time
Appendix A Metric and English Units Compared
Appendix B Topographic Maps
Appendix C Landforms of the Conterminous United States
Glossary
Index
2 . Minerals: Building Blocks of Rocks
3. Igneous Rocks
4. Volcanoes and Other Igneous Activity
5. Weathering and Soils
6. Sedimentary Rocks
7. Metamorphic Rocks
8. Mass Wasting: The Work of Gravity
9. Running Water
10. Groundwater
11. Glaciers and Glaciation
12. Deserts and Wind
13. Shorelines
14. Earthquakes and Earth’s Interior
15. Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Theory Unfolds
16. Origin and Evolution of the Ocean Floor
17. Crustal Deformation and Mountain Building
18. Geologic Time
19. Earth’s Evolution through Geologic Time
Appendix A Metric and English Units Compared
Appendix B Topographic Maps
Appendix C Landforms of the Conterminous United States
Glossary
Index
Caracteristici
- Writing style -- The language of this book is straightforward and written to be understood. Clear, readable discussions with a minimum of technical language are the rule.
- Art -- Dennis Tasa, a gifted artist and respected geologist and illustrator progresses his outstanding illustrations in this edition. Truly an extension of the written story of geology, Tasa’s illustrations now show greater color and shading contrasts, more “narration,” and additional photo comparisons to guide students more clearly than ever before.
- Dependability -- Without question Lutgens and Tarbuck have an unblemished reputation as the most dependable textbooks for geology and Earth science. Instructors can count on having a well-written, reliable book and thoroughly integrated and tested supplements.
- GEODe: Earth -- Created by Dennis Tasa for visual and active learners, the GEODe:Earth CD-ROM provides narrated tutorials that integrate photography, animations and video for interactive reinforcement of key concepts.
Caracteristici noi
- Design -- A dramatic new design integrates photography and illustrations with a more creative impact to hold student interest and visually extend the story of geology.
- Updated content and data throughout -- For the most current and clear explanations, the authors have revised data to reflect recent findings, and rewritten portions of the text for even greater clarity.
- Significant revision of Chapter 2 “Minerals: Building Blocks of Rocks" -- Revised, rewritten, and expanded, this chapter now focuses on the geologic definition of minerals and mineral properties including a clearer understanding of silicates.
- A more logical revision to Chapter 6 “Sedimentary Rocks” looks at the importance and origins of sedimentary rock and now includes more complete sections on Dolostone and Coal.
- Chapter 8 “Mass Wasting” begins with a new section that focuses on landslides as natural disasters. A case study on the landslide hazards at La Conchita, California is also new.
- Chapter 13 “Shorelines” Among the changes to this chapter is the addition of a new section on “Hurricanes–The Ultimate Coastal Hazard,” that includes a look at the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast.
- Chapter 14 “Earthquakes and Earth’s Interior” contains a new study of tsunamis along with a significant revision of Earth’s interior.
- The new chapter title of Chapter 19 “Earth’s Evolution through Geologic Time” reflects a complete revision that present a clear, concise summary of Earth’s history.