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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Series
- For Dummies
- Subject
- Geology
- ISBN
- 9781118021521
- Book Title
- Geology for Dummies
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Item Length
- 9.3 in
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Genre
- Science
- Topic
- Earth Sciences / Geology
- Item Weight
- 19.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 384 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1118021525
ISBN-13
9781118021521
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102919668
Product Key Features
Book Title
Geology for Dummies
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Earth Sciences / Geology
Publication Year
2011
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
19.2 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Table Of Content
Introduction. Part I: Studying the Earth. Chapter 1: Rocks for Jocks (and Everybody Else). Chapter 2: Observing Earth through a Scientifi c Lens. Chapter 3: From Here to Eternity: The Past, Present, and Futureof Geologic Thought. Chapter 4: Home Sweet Home: Planet Earth. Part II: Elements, Minerals, and Rocks. Chapter 5: It?s Elemental, My Dear: A Very Basic Chemistryof Elements and Compounds. Chapter 6: Minerals: The Building Blocks of Rocks. Chapter 7: Recognizing Rocks: Igneous, Sedimentary, andMetamorphic Types. Part III: One Theory to Explain It All: PlateTectonics. Chapter 8: Adding Up the Evidence for Plate Tectonics. Chapter 9: When Crustal Plates Meet, It's All Relative. Chapter 10: Who's Driving This Thing? Mantle Convection andPlate Movement. Part IV: Superficially Speaking: About SurfaceProcesses. Chapter 11: Gravity Takes Its Toll: Mass Wasting. Chapter 12: Water: Above and Below Ground. Chapter 13: Flowing Slowly toward the Sea: Glaciers. Chapter 14: Blowing in the Wind: Moving Sediments withoutWater. Chapter 15: Catch a Wave: The Evolution of Shorelines. Part V: Long, Long Ago in This Galaxy Right Here. Chapter 16: Getting a Grip on Geologic Time. Chapter 17: A Record of Life in the Rocks. Chapter 18: Time before Time Began: The Precambrian. Chapter 19: Teeming with Life: The Paleozoic Era. Chapter 20: It Should Have Been Called MesozoicPark: When Dinosaurs Dominated. Chapter 21: The Cenozoic Era: Mammals Take Over. Chapter 22: And Then There Were None: Major Extinction Events inEarth's History. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 23: Ten (Plus) Ways Humans Act as Geologic Agents. Chapter 24: Ten Geologic Hazards. Index.
Synopsis
Geology For Dummies is the most accessible book on the market for anyone who needs to get a handle on the subject, whether theyre looking to supplement classroom learning or are simply interested in earth sciences., Get a rock-solid grasp on geology Geology is the study of the earth's history as well as thephysical and chemical processes that continue to shape the earthtoday. Jobs in the geosciences are expected to increase over thenext decade, which will increase geology-related jobs well aboveaverage projection for all occupations in the coming years. Geology For Dummies is the most accessible book on themarket for anyone who needs to get a handle on the subject, whetheryou're looking to supplement classroom learning or are simplyinterested in earth sciences. Presented in a straightforward,trusted format, it features a thorough introduction to the study ofthe earth, its materials, and its processes. Tracks to a typical college-level introductory geologycourse An 8-page color insert includes photos of rocks, minerals, andgeologic marvels Covers geological processes; rock records and geologic times;matter, minerals, and rock; and more Geology For Dummies is an excellent classroom supplementfor all students who enroll in introductory geology courses, fromgeology majors to those who choose earth science courses aselectives., Get a rock-solid grasp on geology Geology is a vast, intricate, and complex subject but that doesnt mean it has to be difficult to grasp. Whether youre looking to supplement classroom learning or are simply interested in earth sciences, this friendly, approachable guide gives you a straightforward introduction to the study of the earth, its materials, and its processes. Home sweet home get an introduction to geology and the development of modern ideas about our planet Its elemental, my dear review the building blocks of earth elements, minerals, and rocks and get acquainted with some basic chemistry Pass your plate discover why the theory of plate tectonics is the unifying theory of geology, and how the interaction of plate movements forms, destroys, and recycles rocks On the surface get the 411 on the five main forces for geological change on the earths surface forces of gravity, flowing water, ice, wind, and waves Open the book and find: Plain-English explanations of the chemistry you need to know How geologists determine the age of rocks The history of geologic thought Five major extinction eventsin earths history Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks The theory of plate tectonics An introduction to thegeologic timescale The most common geologic hazards Learn to: Grasp the study of the earth, its materials, and its processes Recognize rocks, minerals, and geologic marvels Score your highest in geology courses, Get a rock-solid grasp on geology Geology is the study of the earth's history as well as the physical and chemical processes that continue to shape the earth today. Jobs in the geosciences are expected to increase over the next decade, which will increase geology-related jobs well above average projection for all occupations in the coming years. Geology For Dummies is the most accessible book on the market for anyone who needs to get a handle on the subject, whether you?re looking to supplement classroom learning or are simply interested in earth sciences. Presented in a straightforward, trusted format, it features a thorough introduction to the study of the earth, its materials, and its processes. Tracks to a typical college-level introductory geology course An 8-page color insert includes photos of rocks, minerals, and geologic marvels Covers geological processes; rock records and geologic times; matter, minerals, and rock; and more Geology For Dummies is an excellent classroom supplement for all students who enroll in introductory geology courses, from geology majors to those who choose earth science courses as electives.
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