Geology Today: Understanding Our Planet : Active Learning Edition

Murck, Barbara W. and Brian J. Skinner.

ISBN 10: 0471393096 / ISBN 13: 9780471393092

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2003

About this Item

Softcover; three-hole punched (not bound; designed to be placed within a notebook); in near fine condition. This is a heavy volume; extra shipping may be required for priority mail or international orders.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Geology Today: Understanding Our Planet : Active Learning Edition
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471393096
• ISBN 13: 9780471393092
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Geology (General) and Earth Sciences

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Synopsis

* Plate tectonics are covered early in the book, starting with processes then moving to applications. Students are given the tools for understanding plate tectonics before they learn to apply it.
* Contains a unique chapter on the Biosphere.
* Chapter 11 provides a unique recap of the Rock Cycle and plate tectonics together.
* Each part is separated by "The Art of Geology" which provides a literary, historical or artistic reference to geology. This feature addresses the liberal arts student taking physical geology to fulfill a requirement.