The Earth Through Time - Couverture souple

Levin, Harold L.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1118254678 ISBN 13 : 9781118254677

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2013

Synopsis

The 10^th edition of Earth through Time by Harold Levin is an excursion into the Earth’s geologic past that offers more in-depth information and resources about geological materials and processes.  The new edition provides many new updates and explanations, better illustrations and constructively expands on previous issues. The narrative is more lively and engaging to clearly convey the unique perspective and value of historical geology and improve its presentation. Furthermore, the 10^th edition includes seventeen chapters organized under three major divisions: Discovering Time and Deciphering Earth’s Amazing History, Rocks and What They Tell Us About Earth, and History of Planet Earth and Its Inhabitants.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This new edition offers many new and enhanced features, including more than a hundred new figures, 75 new questions at end of chapter "Questions for Review and Discussion", and additional "Enrichment Boxes." Furthermore, new sections have been added, including: A Variety of Paleozoic Living Strategies and What Lies Ahead for Humanity. The revised Geological Time Scale is also included to conform to the most recent recommendation of the International Congress on Stratigraphic Nomenclature.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1118254678
• ISBN 13: 9781118254677
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 624
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible