Introducing Geology by Graham Park

Introducing Geology by Graham Park

Our world is made of rock. Although much of the Earth's surface is covered by vegetation, concrete or water, if one digs down far enough solid rock will always be found. Those who live in a landscape where rock outcrops are obvious will have wondered about the kind of rocks they are looking at and how they came to be where they are now. This introductory book explains in simple terms what geology can tell us about the world. Many objects of great beauty and which excite our curiosity, such as crystals or fossils, are to be found by examining rocks. Those searching for and examining such objects gain much more by knowing how and when they originated. In particular fossils, whilst interesting in themselves, tell us from their context in geological time of biological evolution and these clues give an insight into the origins of life on earth. Copiously illustrated this book is intended for those whose interest in geology has been awakened, perhaps by media coverage of earthquakes or dinosaurs and want to know more. Technical terms are kept to a minimum and are explained in a glossary.

Graham Park is Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of Keele.

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ISBN 13	9781903765647
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Titel	Introducing Geology
Autor	Graham Park
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Liverpool University Press
Erscheinungsjahr	2006-09-28
Seitenanzahl	134
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