Introducing Geology by Graham Park
Our world is made of rock. Those who live in a landscape where rock outcrops are obvious will have wondered about the kind of rock they are looking at and how they came to be where they are now. Graham Park explains in simple terms what geology can tell us about the world.'This little book, packed full of information, is one of a series of ‘Introducing …’ volumes published by DunedinIt is a useful reference book for those starting a study of geology or returning to study. I have been using the first edition (and subsequent Dunedin guides) with my two groups of U3A adult learners for the past couple of years, as a substitute for a school textbook and as a basis for the monthly talks I give. My ‘senior’ students have found it much more appropriate to adult learners than a school textbook: they commented that the glossary was particularly useful and the text easy to understand. The language is accessible and the text richly supplemented by many colour photographs and diagrams… The small format, wealth of information and modest price make this a very useful addition to my bookshelf.' Proceedings of the OUGS
‘a key resource for both amateur and professional geologists alike, remarkably squeezing virtually all the basics of our subject into some 135 pages with many informative illustrations.' European Geologist
'For any basic level geology book to succeed, it needs to be well written and include great pictures and diagrams - and this book does not disappoint - This little guide covers everything you would expect from a basic level geology book, including the rock cycle, plate tectonics, fossils and industrial uses for geology. It also includes a great glossary.' Deposits Magazine
‘a great little book...in this book Graham Park has captured the spirit of geology...packed with essential information...For the price, basic level geology books do not come any better.’ Geoscientist
Graham Park is Emeritus Professor of Tectonic Geology at Keele University and author of numerous books and scientific papers on earth science topics.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781780460758 |
| ISBN 10 | 1780460759 |
| Title | Introducing Geology |
| Author | Graham Park |
| Series | Introducing Earth And Environmental Sciences |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Liverpool University Press |
| Year published | 2018-11-08 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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