Frederick K Lutgens, Edward J. Tarbuck, Dennis G. Tasa

Essentials of Geology, Global Edition (eBook, PDF)

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For Introductory Physical Geology Courses

From the renowned Lutgens/Tarbuck/Tasa team, the 12th Edition of Essentials of Geology continues to elevate its readability, art program, focus on basic principles and instructor flexibility. This revision incorporates what has historically made the text a best seller with a new active learning approach throughout each chapter, which offers students a structured learning path and provides a reliable, consistent framework for mastering the chapter concepts.

It also includes new additions to its learning path, mobile field trips, and visual program.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pearson HigherEducation
• Seitenzahl: 592
• Altersempfehlung: ab 18 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Februar 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781292077369
• Artikelnr.: 44390568

Autorenporträt

Frederick K. Lutgens ist emeritierter Professor für Geowissenschaften am Illinois Central College und Verfasser einer Vielzahl erfolgreicher Lehrbücher der Geologie.

Edward J. Tarbuck ist emeritierter Professor für Geowissenschaften am Illinois Central College und Verfasser einer Vielzahl erfolgreicher Lehrbücher der Geologie.

Inhaltsangabe

1. An Introduction to Geology 
2. Matter and Minerals
3. Igneous Rocks and Intrusive Activity
4. Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards
5. Weathering and Soils 
6. Sedimentary Rocks 
7. Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks
8. Mass Wasting: The Work of Gravity 
9. Running Water 
10. Groundwater 
11. Glaciers and Glaciation 
12. Deserts and Wind 
13. Shorelines 
14. Earthquakes and Earth’s Interior 
15. Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Theory Unfolds 
16. Origin and Evolution of the Ocean Floor 
17. Crustal Deformation and Mountain Building 
18. Geologic Time 
19. Earth’s Evolution through Geologic Time 
20. Global Climate Change
Appendix A Metric and English Units Compared 
Appendix B Topographic Maps 
Appendix C Landforms of the Conterminous United States 
Glossary 
Index