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Geology - Softcover

Wincander, Reed; Monroe, James S.

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9780538494533: Geology
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0538494530 ISBN 13: 9780538494533
Publisher: Brooks/Cole Pub Co, 2010

Synopsis

Created through a ?reader-tested, expert-approved" review process, GEOL, First Edition, is an engaging and accessible solution to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of today's readers at a value-based price. This streamlined yet comprehensive book focuses on the core concepts of physical geology, including strong coverage of systems and plate tectonics, while also devoting three chapters to historical geology to give readers a complete overview of all facets of introductory geology. GEOL, First Edition, offers a thorough and effective introduction to geology that will help readers appreciate the importance of physical geology and its relevance to their everyday lives.

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About the Authors

Reed Wicander is a geology professor at Central Michigan University, where he teaches Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Prehistoric Life, and Invertebrate Paleontology and was previously chair of the department. He obtained his B.A. at San Diego State University and his Ph.D. at UCLA. His main research interests involve various aspects of Paleozoic palynology, specifically the study of acritarchs, on which he has published numerous papers. He is a past president of the American Association of Stratigraphic Palynologists and currently a councilor of the International Federation of Palynological Societies and chair of the Acritarch Subcommission of the Commission Internationale de Microflore du Paleozoique. He has coauthored several geology textbooks with James S. Monroe.

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 beginning in 1975 and served as chair of the Geology department. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Montana. He has coauthored several textbooks with Reed Wicander and has interests in Cenozoic geology and geologic education. Monroe now lives in Chico, California, where he remains active in geology by teaching courses to a large group of retirees.

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Publisher
Brooks/Cole Pub Co
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0538494530
ISBN 13 
9780538494533
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
435
Rating
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