Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology: The Student Companion - Brossura

Skinner, Brian J.; Porter, Stephen C.; Park, Jeffrey

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ISBN 10: 0471465968 ISBN 13: 9780471465966

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2004

Riassunto

Work more effectively and gauge your progress along the way! This Student Companion that is designed to be used with Skinner’sThe Dynamic Earth, 5^th 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, 5^th 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.

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Product Description

With authoritative and detailed coverage, Skinner and Porter address all key areas of physical geology, as well as recent events that have shaped our world. The new edition is updated to address the latest in geoscientific research, theory, and knowledge. Emphasis on the unifying themes of physical geology Expands the earth systems science viewpoint of previous editions Introduces readers to remote sensing, global positioning systems, and other tools Exciting, first-hand accounts from the field relate geology to everyday life experiences Includes a GeoDiscoveries CD with an interactive globe, animations, videos, and more

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0471465968
• ISBN 13: 9780471465966
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 208
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile