McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of the Geological Sciences
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0070455007
ISBN 13
9780070455009
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Publication Year
1988
Publisher
Pages
950
Description
In-depth, comprehensive coverage of the Earth's solid phase with more than 50% new and revised material. This one-volume Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive treatment of the geological sciences and of the essential materials, processes, compositions, and physical characteristics of the solid part of the Earth's system. It includes both theoretical and practical information on such topics as mineralogy, petrology, historical and surficial geology, geochemistry, geophysics, paleontology, and soil science. A vital source of information for professionals, educators, and students, this updated Second Edition includes 520 alphabetically arranged articles, 650 halftones and line drawings, cross-references to related topics, and a 4500-entry analytical index. - from Amzon
Number of Copies
1
