The primary goal of this text is to give students a more meaningful understanding of the concepts of geology and science, as well as emphasizing the importance of becoming an 'earth citizen'. With this book, we hope to introduce readers to the world of physical geology and to share with them the excitement of exploring Earth and the process that formed it.
Skinner , B. This 5th edition provides much detailed information on physical geology and is a useful Physical Geology. The Solid Earth. New York: Cantab Publishers. Jean, Paul Poirier. Introduction to the Physics of the Earth's Interior. Cambridge University Press.
John, C. Author : Edward J. Learning Objective-driven textbook, using augmented reality to bring geology to life With its strong readability and engaging, instructive illustrations, this trusted bestseller returns with a hybrid and streamlined focus on core principles.
Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology maintains a learning objective-driven approach throughout each chapter: The text provides students with a structured learning path, tied to learning objectives with opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding at the end of each section.
This edition also includes MasteringGeology, the most complete, easy-to-use, engaging tutorial and assessment tool available. MasteringGeology should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. MasteringGeology is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results.
Interactive, self-paced tutorials provide individualized coaching to help students stay on track. With a wide range of activities available, students can actively learn, understand, and retain even the most difficult concepts. It provides the resources that support our modern society and the ingredients necessary to maintain life. Knowledge of our physical environment is critical to our well-being and vital to our survival. A basic geology course can help a person gain such an understanding.
It can also take advantage of the interest and curiosity many of us have about our planet--its landscapes and the processes that create and alter them. In addition to being informative and up-to-date, a major goal of Earth is to meet the need of students for a readable and user-friendly text, a book that is a highly usable "tool" for learning the basic principles and concepts of geology"--Provided by publisher.
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