Looking into the Earth: An Introduction to Geological Geophysics

Mussett, Alan E.,Khan, M. Aftab

ISBN 10: 052178574X / ISBN 13: 9780521785747

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Looking into the Earth: An Introduction to Geological Geophysics
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052178574X
• ISBN 13: 9780521785747
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Button, Sue
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Looking into the Earth comprehensively describes the principles and applications of both "global" and "exploration" geophysics on all scales. It forms an introduction to geophysics for geologists, civil engineers, environmental scientists, and field archaeologists. The book is organized into two parts: Part 1 describes the geophysical methods, while Part 2 illustrates their use in a number of extended case histories. Mussett and Khan introduce mathematical and physical principles at an elementary level, and then develop them as necessary. Student questions and exercises are included at the end of each chapter. Written for introductory and intermediate level courses in geology, earth science, environmental science, and engineering, this is also an excellent introductory textbook in geophysics.

Book Description

Looking Into the Earth comprehensively describes the principles and applications of both 'global' and 'exploration' geophysics. Mathematical and physical principles are introduced at an elementary level, and then developed as necessary. Student questions and exercises are included at the end of each chapter. The book is aimed primarily at introductory and intermediate university (and college) students taking courses in geology, earth science, environmental science, and engineering. It will also form an excellent introductory textbook in geophysics departments, and will help practising geologists, archaeologists and engineers understand geophysical principles.