Dictionary of Earth Science by Mcgraw-Hill

Dictionary of Earth Science by Mcgraw-Hill

This title offers the language of earth science at your fingertips. Derived from the world-renowned "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition", this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in science, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of earth science or gain an understanding of its key ideas and concepts.Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students, "The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Earth Science, Second Edition": has been extensively revised, with 11,000 entries that fully define the language of the earth sciences; includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations; provides pronunciations for all terms; covers such topics as geology, geochemistry, geography, geodesy, geophysics, hydrology, oceanography, meteorology, and climatology; also includes an appendix containing tables of useful data and information; and, is based on the "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms" - for more than a quarter-of-a-century the standard international reference. Carefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Earth Science, Second Edition", offers a standard of excellence unmatched by any similar publication.

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ISBN 13	9780071410458
ISBN 10	0071410457
Title	Dictionary of Earth Science
Author	Mcgraw Hill
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Year published	2003-03-16
Number of pages	468
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