The Dynamic Earth: Introduction to Physical Geology - Couverture souple

Skinner, Brian J.; Porter, Stephen C.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0471552240 ISBN 13 : 9780471552246

Editeur : John Wiley and Sons (WIE), 1992

Synopsis

This introductory geology text emphasizes the main themes of plate tectonics, human interaction with the environment, protection from natural disasters and the supply of resources. The edition has been revised and updated to include a new chapter on global change and additional illustrations.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Work more effectively and gauge your progress along the way! This Student Companion that is designed to be used with Skinner’s The Dynamic Earth, 5th Edition features access to Columbia University’s Earthscape website.

This authoritative and best–selling physical geology text continues to emphasize the theme of dynamic change to our environment, landscapes, climate, and resources. Dynamic Earth, 5th Edition introduces plate tectonics and the Earth system early in the text, giving students a sense of how earth processes and systems are interrelated. Both plate tectonics and the Earth system are revisited in a boxed section at the end of each chapter. Featuring stunning new art, the Fifth Edition is also completely current, with the latest advances in the field presented in an accessible, student–friendly style. Instructors who adopt the text will have access to an electronic image bank that includes all line art from the book, numerous animations, and hundreds of photographs.

Quatrième de couverture

American Museum of Natural History John Wiley & Sons and the American Museum of Natural History have collaborated to develop a Web site linking this text to the Museum′s permanent exhibition, the Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth, Rose Center for Earth and Space. The Web site features animations, images and other features from the Museum′s extensive collection and Web site. This site will be updated and evolve to include new content. All links are keyed to the text of The Dynamic Earth, 4th Edition. Visit the Web site at www.wiley.com/college/skinner.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley and Sons (WIE)
• Date d'édition: 1992
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471552240
• ISBN 13: 9780471552246
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 586
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible