Foundations of Earth Science
Autor Frederick K. Lutgens, Edward J. Tarbuck Ilustrat de Dennis Tasaen Limba Engleză Paperback – 28 feb 2010
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780321663023
ISBN-10: 0321663020
Pagini: 506
Dimensiuni: 226 x 272 x 18 mm
Greutate: 1.11 kg
Ediția:0006Nouă
Editura: Prentice Hall
Locul publicării:Upper Saddle River, United States
ISBN-10: 0321663020
Pagini: 506
Dimensiuni: 226 x 272 x 18 mm
Greutate: 1.11 kg
Ediția:0006Nouă
Editura: Prentice Hall
Locul publicării:Upper Saddle River, United States
Cuprins
Introduction to Earth Science
Unit I EARTH MATERIALS
Chapter 1: Minerals: Building Blocks of Rocks
Chapter 2: Rocks: Materials of the Solid Earth
Unit II SCULPTURING EARTH’S SURFACE
Chapter 3: Landscapes Fashioned by Water
Chapter 4: Glacial and Arid Landscapes
Unit III FORCES WITHIN
Chapter 5: Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Theory Unfolds
Chapter 6: Restless Earth: Earthquakes, Geologic Structures, and Mountain Building
Chapter 7: Fires Within: Igneous Activity
Unit IV DECIPHERING EARTH’S HISTORY
Chapter 8: Geologic Time
Unit V THE GLOBAL OCEAN
Chapter 9: Oceans: The Last Frontier
Chapter 10: The Restless Ocean
Unit VI EARTH’S DYNAMIC ATMOSPHERE
Chapter 11: Heating the Atmosphere
Chapter 12: Moisture, Clouds, and Precipitation
Chapter 13: The Atmosphere in Motion
Chapter 14: Weather Patterns and Severe Weather
Unit VII EARTH’S PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE
Chapter 15: The Nature of the Solar System
Chapter 16: Beyond the Solar System
Unit I EARTH MATERIALS
Chapter 1: Minerals: Building Blocks of Rocks
Chapter 2: Rocks: Materials of the Solid Earth
Unit II SCULPTURING EARTH’S SURFACE
Chapter 3: Landscapes Fashioned by Water
Chapter 4: Glacial and Arid Landscapes
Unit III FORCES WITHIN
Chapter 5: Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Theory Unfolds
Chapter 6: Restless Earth: Earthquakes, Geologic Structures, and Mountain Building
Chapter 7: Fires Within: Igneous Activity
Unit IV DECIPHERING EARTH’S HISTORY
Chapter 8: Geologic Time
Unit V THE GLOBAL OCEAN
Chapter 9: Oceans: The Last Frontier
Chapter 10: The Restless Ocean
Unit VI EARTH’S DYNAMIC ATMOSPHERE
Chapter 11: Heating the Atmosphere
Chapter 12: Moisture, Clouds, and Precipitation
Chapter 13: The Atmosphere in Motion
Chapter 14: Weather Patterns and Severe Weather
Unit VII EARTH’S PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE
Chapter 15: The Nature of the Solar System
Chapter 16: Beyond the Solar System
Notă biografică
Fred Lutgens and Ed Tarbuck have been good friends and colleagues since 1970. Between them, they have more than 57 years of experience teaching geology to undergraduates, and both have been recognized with awards as excellent and inspiring professors. They share a special interest in introducing geology to beginning students and a belief in the value of field experiences for students of all levels.
Lutgens and Tarbuck published their first college text, Earth Science, in 1976. That book, winner of the McGuffy Award from the Text and Academic Authors Association, is now going into its tenth edition. In 1983, as the first edition of Earth was being prepared, gifted geology illustrator Dennis Tasa joined the author team. Since then the three have collaborated on more than twenty projects. Not only do Tarbuck, Lutgens, and Tasa work well together creatively; they also enjoy spending time in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Tasa’s New Mexico studio.
Tarbuck enjoys downhill skiing in Colorado, fly fishing near his childhood home in Northern Minnesota, and spending time in the Cascades. Lutgens is an avid runner, and when he can make the time, truly enjoys hiking the canyons of the Colorado Plateau. Although Lutgens and Tarbuck think alike on many issues, they don’t agree on everything. Lutgens is devoted to jazz and classical music, whereas Tarbuck prefers pop artists or a good country station.
Lutgens and Tarbuck published their first college text, Earth Science, in 1976. That book, winner of the McGuffy Award from the Text and Academic Authors Association, is now going into its tenth edition. In 1983, as the first edition of Earth was being prepared, gifted geology illustrator Dennis Tasa joined the author team. Since then the three have collaborated on more than twenty projects. Not only do Tarbuck, Lutgens, and Tasa work well together creatively; they also enjoy spending time in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Tasa’s New Mexico studio.
Tarbuck enjoys downhill skiing in Colorado, fly fishing near his childhood home in Northern Minnesota, and spending time in the Cascades. Lutgens is an avid runner, and when he can make the time, truly enjoys hiking the canyons of the Colorado Plateau. Although Lutgens and Tarbuck think alike on many issues, they don’t agree on everything. Lutgens is devoted to jazz and classical music, whereas Tarbuck prefers pop artists or a good country station.
Caracteristici
• Art that teaches and motivates includes high-quality photographs and line art that were carefully selected to aid understanding, add realism, and heighten student interest. The art program was carried out by Dennis Tasa, a gifted artist and respected geological illustrator.
• The feature "Did You Know?" places interesting facts and ideas at various places throughout each chapter that are intended to add interest and relevance to text discussions.
• Emphasis on currency and relevance includes broad, up-to-date coverage of topics and principles.
•A series of questions opens every chapter in the feature "Focus on Learning," alerting students to important ideas and concepts in the chapter.
• End-of-chapter student aids include a Chapter in Review Summary, Key Terms, and Questions for Review to reinforce key concepts.
• The feature "Did You Know?" places interesting facts and ideas at various places throughout each chapter that are intended to add interest and relevance to text discussions.
• Emphasis on currency and relevance includes broad, up-to-date coverage of topics and principles.
•A series of questions opens every chapter in the feature "Focus on Learning," alerting students to important ideas and concepts in the chapter.
• End-of-chapter student aids include a Chapter in Review Summary, Key Terms, and Questions for Review to reinforce key concepts.
Caracteristici noi
•Current earth sience material from the parent text (Earth Science, 12/E) by the same authors has been incorporated throughout the Sixth Edition.
•An extensively revised design enhances readability and student interest. Figures throughout have been re-conceptualized.
•"Geologist's Sketch" illustrations are found throughout the book. Paired with photographs, this feature shows how a geologist views the world.
•Weather and Climate coverage has been significantly updated and integrated throughout.
•Coverage of Astronomy has been expanded from one chapter to two chapters and updated extensively.
•Updated discussions and examples of current environmental issues are incorporated throughout the text.
• A fullyupdated Companion Website:
— Pearson eText is a new feature to this edition and will contain active links to animations, GEODe: Earth Science, highlighted glossary, notes and bookmarks.
— The student version of the Geoscience Animation Library encourages students to log on to www.mygeoscienceplace.com to access interactive animations and test their understanding of concepts with associated assessment quizzes.
— GEODe: Earth Science is a dynamic program that provides broad coverage of basic principles and reinforces key concepts by using tutorials, interactive exercises, animations, and "In the Lab" activities. In addition to being technically upgraded, the content of the new version has been substantially revised and updated. A table of contents appears in the front matter for easy reference, and a special icon appears throughout the book wherever a text discussion has a corresponding GEODe: Earth Science activity.
— Students can connect to the dynamic nature of geologic events around the world using RSS feeds from USGS Real-Time Resources. Working with data from recent earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, and extreme weather events, students engage in critical thinking exercises to apply classroom concepts to real world events.
•An extensively revised design enhances readability and student interest. Figures throughout have been re-conceptualized.
•"Geologist's Sketch" illustrations are found throughout the book. Paired with photographs, this feature shows how a geologist views the world.
•Weather and Climate coverage has been significantly updated and integrated throughout.
•Coverage of Astronomy has been expanded from one chapter to two chapters and updated extensively.
•Updated discussions and examples of current environmental issues are incorporated throughout the text.
• A fullyupdated Companion Website:
— Pearson eText is a new feature to this edition and will contain active links to animations, GEODe: Earth Science, highlighted glossary, notes and bookmarks.
— The student version of the Geoscience Animation Library encourages students to log on to www.mygeoscienceplace.com to access interactive animations and test their understanding of concepts with associated assessment quizzes.
— GEODe: Earth Science is a dynamic program that provides broad coverage of basic principles and reinforces key concepts by using tutorials, interactive exercises, animations, and "In the Lab" activities. In addition to being technically upgraded, the content of the new version has been substantially revised and updated. A table of contents appears in the front matter for easy reference, and a special icon appears throughout the book wherever a text discussion has a corresponding GEODe: Earth Science activity.
— Students can connect to the dynamic nature of geologic events around the world using RSS feeds from USGS Real-Time Resources. Working with data from recent earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, and extreme weather events, students engage in critical thinking exercises to apply classroom concepts to real world events.