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Essentials of Geology Frederick Lutgens

Essentials of Geology By Frederick Lutgens

Essentials of Geology by Frederick Lutgens


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Essentials of Geology by Frederick Lutgens

For introductory physical geology courses.

Using dynamic media to bring geology to life

From the renowned Lutgens/Tarbuck/Tasa team, the13th EditionofEssentials of Geologycontinues to elevate the texts readability, illustrations, and focus on basic principles. This revision incorporates a structured learning path and reliable, consistent framework for mastering the chapter concepts. With a fully integrated mobile media program that includes new Mobile Field Trip and Project Condor quadcopter videos as well as new animations and videos, this edition provides a unique, interactive, and engaging learning experience for readers.

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About Frederick Lutgens

Fred LutgensandEd Tarbuckhave been good friends and colleagues since 1970.Between them, they have more than 57 years of experience teaching geology to undergraduates, and both have been recognized with awards as excellent and inspiring professors.They share a special interest in introducing geology to beginning students and a belief in the value of field experiences for students of all levels.

Lutgens and Tarbuck published their first college text, Earth Science, in 1976.That book, winner of the McGuffy Award from the Text and Academic Authors Association, is now going into its 15th edition.In 1983, as the 1st edition of Earth was being prepared, gifted geology illustratorDennis Tasajoined the author team.Since then the three have collaborated on more than twenty projects.Not only do Tarbuck, Lutgens, and Tasa work well together creatively; they also enjoy spending time in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Tasas New Mexico studio.

Tarbuck enjoys downhill skiing in Colorado, fly fishing near his childhood home in Northern Minnesota, and spending time in the Cascades.Lutgens is an avid runner, and when he can make the time, truly enjoys hiking the canyons of the Colorado Plateau.Although Lutgens and Tarbuck think alike on many issues, they dont agree on everything. Lutgens is devoted to jazz and classical music, whereas Tarbuck prefers pop artists or a good country station.

Table of Contents

1. An Introduction to Geology

2. Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Revolution Unfolds

3. Matter and Minerals

4. Igneous Rocks and Intrusive Activity

5. Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards

6. Weathering and Soils

7. Sedimentary Rocks

8. Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks

9. Earthquakes and Earths Interior

10. Origin and Evolution of the Ocean Floor

11. Crustal Deformation and Mountain Building

12. Mass Movement on Slopes: The Work of Gravity

13. Running Water

14. Groundwater

15. Glaciers and Glaciation

16. Deserts and Wind

17. Shorelines

18. Geologic Time

19. Earths Evolution Through Geologic Time

20. Global Climate Change

Appendix: Metric and English Units Compared

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CIN0134446623G
9780134446622
0134446623
Essentials of Geology by Frederick Lutgens
Used - Good
Hardback
Pearson Education (US)
2017-03-27
608
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