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| geology |
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goal
fundamental understanding |
category
popular science |
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content
understand and apply core principles
explore how the earth works
fill the gaps in your knowledge
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| paperback |
isbn:
0 340 86753 1 |
price:
£8.99 |
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We all live on the Earth... but how
many of us are aware of all the processes that shape
- and sometimes shake - its surface? Teach Yourself
Geology is a comprehensive introduction to the nature
and history of the Earth, ranging from volcanoes to
the implications of our limited natural resources. Featuring
extensive black and white and colour illustrations,
this book covers:
- the origin and evolution of the Earth
- rocks, minerals and fossils
- key geological processes
- earthquakes and volcanoes
- geology on other planets
- how to carry out field work.
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| David
A Rothery, the author, teaches geology and planetary
science at the Open University, where he has been Director
of Teaching for the Department of Earth Sciences since
1999. He has performed fieldwork in many parts of the
globe, including North, Central and South America, Australia,
Hawaii and Sicily. He has also helped to characterise
the landing site for the Beagle 2 lander which is due
to land on Mars at the end of 2003. His current specialisms
are active volcanoes and geological processes on other
planets. |
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