Physical Geology

13 Rev ed
ISBN: 978-0-07-016707-0
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 230 mm x 275 mm, Gewicht: 1468 g

Physical Geology, 13th edition, is the latest refinement of a classic introductory text that has helped countless students learn basic physical geology concepts for over 25 years. Students taking introductory physical geology to fulfill a science elective, as well as those contemplating a career in geology, will appreciate the accessible writing style and depth of coverage in Physical Geology. Hundreds of carefully rendered illustrations and accompanying photographs correlate perfectly with the descriptions to help readers quickly grasp new geologic concepts. Numerous learning tools and a website further assist students in their study of physical geology.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Plummer, Charles (Carlos) C.

Plummer, Charles (Carlos)

Carlson, Diane H.

Carlson, Diane

McGeary, David

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geomorphologie, Erosion, Glaziologie
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1: Introducing Geology, the Essentials of Plate Tectonics, and Other Important Concepts

2: Atoms, Elements and Minerals

3: Igneous Rocks, Intrusive Activity, and the Origin of Igneous Rocks

4: Volcanism and Extrusive Rocks

5: Weathering and Soil

6: Sediment and Sedimentary Rocks

7: Metamorphism, Metamorphic Rocks, and Hydrothermal Rocks

8: Time and Geology

9: Mass Wasting

10: Streams and Floods

11: Ground Water

12: Glaciers and Glaciation

13: Deserts and Wind Action

14: Waves, Beaches and Coasts

15: Geologic Structures

16: Earthquakes

17: Earth’s Interior and Geophysical Properties

18: The Sea Floor

19: Plate Tectonics

20: Mountain Belts and the Continental Crust

21: Geologic Resources

22: The Earth’s Companions

Appendix A: Identification of Minerals

Appendix B: Identification of Rocks

Appendix C: The Elements Most Significant to Geology

Appendix D: Periodic Table of Elements

Appendix E: Selected Conversion Factors

Appendix F: Rock Symbols

Appendix G: Commonly Used Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

Über Autor(innen)

Carlson, Diane
Diane Carlson is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.

Plummer, Charles (Carlos)
Carlos Plummer is a professor at California State University - Sacramento.

McGeary, David
retired from California State University, Sacramento

CHARLES PLUMMER Professor Charles “Carlos” Plummer grew up in the shadows of volcanoes in Mexico City. There, he developed a love for mountains and mountaineering that eventually led him into geology. He received his B.A. degree from Dartmouth College.

DIANE CARLSON Professor Diane Carlson grew up on the glaciated Precambrian shield of northern Wisconsin and received an A.A. degree at Nicolet College in Rhinelander and B.S. in geology at the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire.

LISA HAMMERSLEY Dr. Lisa Hammersley hails originally from England and received a BSc. in geology from the University of Birmingham. After graduating she travelled the world for a couple of years before returning to her studies and received a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of California at Berkeley.