The Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology - Hardcover

Edward J. Tarbuck; Frederick K. Lutgens

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0133715841 ISBN 13: 9780133715842

Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div, 1995

Synopsis

Surveying the basic topics of physical geology, this text is written in straighforward, non-technical language for the benefit of students with little or no college-level science experience. The text provides a sense of the observational techniques and reasoning processes, which foster a basic understanding of physical geology. A cornerstone of previous editions of "Earth" has been its art program. This edition includes a thoroughly revised and expanded selection of colour photographs and line art, including more than 200 new or redrawn illustrations by Dennis Tasa and Tasa Graphics, Inc.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Acclaimed through four previous editions, Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology, Fifth Edition presents a timely, informative, and accessible survey of the basic topics of physical geology. Clearly written in straightforward, non-technical language, this text will be easily understood by students with little or no college-level science experience. The text provides a sense of the observational techniques and reasoning processes, which foster a basic understanding of physical geology. A cornerstone of Earth has been its exceptional art program. The Fifth Edition includes a thoroughly revised, expanded, and dynamic selection of high quality color photographs and line art, including more than 200 new or redrawn illustrations by Dennis Tasa and Tasa Graphics, Inc.

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit: Acclaimed through four previous editions, Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology, Fifth Edition presents a timely, informative, and accessible survey of the basic topics of physical geology. Clearly written in straightforward, non-technical language, this text will be easily understood by readers with little or no college-level science experience. Key Topics: The book provides a sense of the observational techniques and reasoning processes, which foster a basic understanding of physical geology. A cornerstone of Earth has been its exceptional art program. The Fifth Edition includes a thoroughly revised, expanded, and dynamic selection of high quality color photographs and line art, including more than 200 new or redrawn illustrations by Dennis Tasa and Tasa Graphics, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0133715841
• ISBN 13: 9780133715842
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 605
• Illustrator: Dennis G. Tasa