Geology by Frank H T Rhodes

Geology by Frank H T Rhodes

This informative guide covers the five billion years of history that have given the earth its present form, including:

The earth's relation to the rest of the universe
The rocks and minerals of which it is made
The effects of glaciers, gravity, volcanoes, and other forces

Illustrated in full color, this guide is valuable for everyone interested in our planet, the ultimate basis of our present society.

Cornell University's President Emeritus is Frank H.T. Rhodes. He is a geologist by training, and his books Earth: A Tenant's Handbook and The Creation of the Future: The Role of the American University (both from Cornell), The Evolution of Life, and Language of the Earth are among his many works on geology and education. He is the recipient of the Geological Society's Bigsby Award, the American Geological Institute's Ian Campbell Medal, and the University of California-Berkeley's Clark-Kerr Medal. He has received honorary degrees from over thirty universities in the United States and internationally.