Mechanics in the Earth and Environmental Sciences by Gerard V Middleton

Mechanics in the Earth and Environmental Sciences by Gerard V Middleton

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Helps both students and professionals to understand the physical systems at work in the Earth's crust and at its surface, through a working knowledge of mechanics and its application to the earth and environmental sciences. There are many worked examples.

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Mechanics in the Earth and Environmental Sciences by Gerard V Middleton

The study of the Earth and the environment requires an understanding of the physical processes within and at the surface of the Earth. This book allows the student to develop a broad working knowledge of mechanics and its application to the earth and environmental sciences - providing the background necessary to study the professional literature. The mathematical background required is a first-year course in calculus - more advanced topics are introduced in the context of their applications. The book aims to develop an understanding of the physics for each topic in mechanics, to provide insight into a wide range of natural phenomena. The breadth of application, and the many worked examples and problems will lead both students and professionals to a better understanding of the physical systems at work in the Earth's crust and at its surface.
'This is a very good book, and goes a long way in presenting a much-needed dose of mechanics at a level appropriate for many students in the earth sciencesThis book should be in any library, and the paperback version is a good buy for personal use.' James P. Evans, Journal of Structural Geology
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ISBN 13 9780521446693
ISBN 10 0521446694
Title Mechanics in the Earth and Environmental Sciences
Author Gerard V Middleton
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 1994-08-26
Number of pages 476
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.