Geology : a complete introduction
Rothery, David A.2015
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Abstract: Written by David Rothery, who is Professor of Planetary Geosciences at the Open University, Geology: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear English.
Main title:
Geology : a complete introduction / David Rothery.
Author:
Rothery, David A., authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
London [England] : Hodder & Stoughton, 2015.Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2015.
Collation:
1 online resource (25 entries) : 149 images ; digital files.
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Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Also available in print version.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 384 pages : illustrations (some color)
Contents:
Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1. Introduction: a mighty matter of legend -- 2. Inside and outside: the solid Earth and the atmosphere -- 3. Earthquakes -- 4. Plate tectonics -- 5. Volcanoes -- 6. Igneous intrusions -- 7. Metamorphism -- 8. Weathering, erosion and transport -- 9. Deposition of sediment and the origin of sedimentary rocks -- 10. Deformation of rocks -- 11. Physical resources -- 12. Past life and fossils -- 13. A short history of the Earth -- 14. Solar System geology -- 15. Going into the field -- Appendix 1: Minerals -- Appendix 2: Rock names: Igneous rocks; Metamorphic rocks; Sedimentary rocks -- Appendix 3: Geological time -- Glossary -- Answers -- Plates.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781785396861 (electronic version)147360155X (print)9781473601550 (print)
Dewey class:
551
LC class:
QE26.3
Language:
English
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BRN:
501970
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