Title: Elements of Geology : A Text-Book for Colleges and for the General Reader (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books Apr 2018
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1330296818
ISBN 13: 9781330296813
Binding: Taschenbuch
Condition: Neu
Dimensions: 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 34 millimeters depth
Weight: 1838 grams

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Explore Earth’s dynamic history with a clear, college-ready geology guide.

This comprehensive text explains how landscapes, climates, rocks, and fossils reveal the story of our planet. With a balanced mix of dynamical and historical geology, it helps readers understand processes like erosion, sedimentation, and earth’s changing surfaces, while tracing the evolution of life through deep time.

The book is written for intelligent general readers and serves as a solid textbook for higher-level courses. It integrates practical explanations with a broad view of American geology, aiming to illuminate how today’s landscapes came to be. Expect careful definitions, structured chapters, and a steady focus on concepts that advance students from foundational ideas to larger geological questions.
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A guided overview of the major forces shaping the earth, from rivers and oceans to glaciers and tectonics
Clear explanations of how rocks and fossils record the planet’s history
An emphasis on evolution as a central organizing idea in geology
A practical framework suitable for both curious readers and college coursework

Ideal for readers of science who want a thorough, readable introduction to geology and the history of Earth’s surfaces.

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