Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology

Brian J. Skinner, Stephen C. Porter, Jeffrey Park

ISBN 10: 0471152285 / ISBN 13: 9780471152286

Published by John Wiley & Sons, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471152285
• ISBN 13: 9780471152286
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dimensions: 2.16W x 21.9H x 27.76D centimeters 2.16 centimeters width by 21.9 centimeters height by 27.76 centimeters depth
• Weight: 1.5 kilograms
• Seller catalogs:
  • Geography
  • Science

About this title

Synopsis

With authoritative and detailed coverage, Skinner and Porter address all key areas of physical geology, as well as recent events that have shaped our world. The new edition is updated to address the latest in geoscientific research, theory, and knowledge. Emphasis on the unifying themes of physical geology Expands the earth systems science viewpoint of previous editions Introduces readers to remote sensing, global positioning systems, and other tools Exciting, first-hand accounts from the field relate geology to everyday life experiences Includes a GeoDiscoveries CD with an interactive globe, animations, videos, and more

About the Authors

Brian J. Skinner is Professor of Geology and Geophysics at YaLe University and a past president of the Geological Society of America. He coedited The Oxford Companion to the Earth

Park is a seismologist.