The Changing Earth: Exploring Geology and Evolution (with InfoTrac and Samson’s Earth Systems CD-ROM) - Softcover

James S. Monroe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534375502 ISBN 13: 9780534375508

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 2001

Synopsis

THE CHANGING EARTH is the first text specifically written for the combined physical and historical geology course. The content is based on the best-selling texts PHYSICAL GEOLOGY: EXPLORING THE EARTH and HISTORICAL GEOLOGY: EVOLUTION OF EARTH AND LIFE THROUGH TIME both written by James Monroe and Reed Wicander. Many of the same features pervade in this edition including a strong emphasis on student relevance and comprehension. The authors lively writing style and abundant use of analogies draw students' into the material, while a completely integrated pedagogical structure enhances comprehension of important concepts. Throughout, the text emphasizes the connections between the content and students' own lives, allowing them to learn more easily and develop a greater appreciation for physical geology.

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About the Author

James S. Monroe is Professor Emeritus of geology at Central Michigan University where he taught physical geology, historical geology, prehistoric life, and stratigraphy and sedimentology since 1975 and was in the past also chairman of the geology department. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Montana. He has co-authored several textbooks with Reed Wicander and has interests in Cenozoic geology and geologic education. He now lives in Chico, California where he remains active in geology by conducting field trips, and by teaches courses for large groups of retired people.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534375502
• ISBN 13: 9780534375508
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 800