Introducing Geology - Softcover

Park, Graham

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903765641 ISBN 13: 9781903765647

Publisher: Liverpool University Press, 2006

Synopsis

Our world is made of rock. Although much of the Earth's surface is covered by vegetation, concrete, or water, if one digs down far enough solid rock will always be found. Those who live in a landscape where rock outcrops are obvious will have wondered about the kind of rocks they are looking at and how they came to be where they are now. This introductory book explains in simple terms what geology can tell us about the world. Many objects of great beauty which excite our curiosity, such as crystals or fossils, are to be found by examining rocks. Those searching for and examining such objects gain much more by knowing how and when they originated. In particular, fossils-while interesting in themselves-demonstrate to us from their context in geological time, the biological evolution, and these clues give an insight into the origins of life on earth. This copiously illustrated book includes a glossary of terms.

About this title

About the Author

Graham Park is Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of Keele.

Review

'This remains a key resource for both amateur and professional geologists alike, remarkably squeezing virtually all the basics of our subject into some 135 pages with many informative illustrations.' European Geologist 'For any basic level geology book to succeed, it needs to be well written and include great pictures and diagrams - and this book does not disappoint - This little guide (it is only 134, A5 pages long) covers everything you would expect from a basic level geology book, including the rock cycle, plate tectonics, fossils and industrial uses for geology. It also includes a great glossary, which these days is essential given that geology seems to have spawned a different language only distantly related to English.'Deposits Magazine

Edition details

• Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1903765641
• ISBN 13: 9781903765647
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 134