Encyclopedia of Caves - Couverture rigide

Culver, David-C

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0121986519 ISBN 13 : 9780121986513

Editeur : Academic Press Inc, 2004

Synopsis

Encyclopedia of Caves is a self-contained, beautifully illustrated work dedicated to caves and their unique environments. It includes more than 100 comprehensive articles from leading scholars and explorers in 15 different countries. Each entry is detailed and scientifically sound, yet accessible for students and non-scientists. This large-format reference is enchanced with hundreds of full-color photographs, maps, and drawings from the authors' own work, which provide unique images of the underground environment. The Encyclopedia of Caves is an essential interdisciplinary resource for scientists, students, and caving enthusiasts.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

William B. White received a B.S. degree in chemistry from Juniata College (Huntingdon, PA) in 1954. Following four years at Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh, he entered Penn State and received a Ph.D. in geochemistry in 1962. In 1963, he joined the Penn State faculty, rising to full professor in 1972. White’s research interests cover a wide range of topics in geosciences and materials science including crystal chemistry, infrared and Raman spectroscopy, mineral physics, and aqueous geochemistry as well as extensive research on the hydrogeology and geomorphology of caves and karstic terrains. At Penn State he taught an undergraduate course on the Geology of Caves and Karst for many years. His research work has resulted in nearly 400 technical papers. He is author or editor of seven books including the widely used textbook Hydrology and Geomorphology of Karst Terrains.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Academic Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0121986519
• ISBN 13: 9780121986513
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 680
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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