The Dynamic Earth. An Introduction to Physical Geology. Second Edition.

Skinner, Brian and Stephen Porter:

ISBN 10: 0471552240 / ISBN 13: 9780471552246

Edité par New York: Wiley, 1992

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570p large format textbook, glossy brown covers, very good condition, a little light wear to cover edges, firm binding, one stamp to title page but otherwise free from marks and labels, pages clean and neat, many colour photographs and diagrams, a good copy Language: English Weight (g): 1219.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Dynamic Earth. An Introduction to Physical Geology. Second Edition.
• Éditeur: New York: Wiley
• Date de parution: 1992
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0471552240
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780471552246
• Reliure: Paperback
• Édition: 2ème Édition
• État de l'article: Very Good
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Geography

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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.

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.