Exploring the Planets (2nd Edition)

Exploring the Planets (2nd Edition)

Science & Math

Hamblin, W. Kenneth

Christiansen, Eric H.

Astronomy & Space Science

Pearson College Div

This Tenth Edition maintains its solid coverage of the two major energy systems of Earth: the plate tectonic system and the hydrologic cycle. Boasting a new four-part organization, this renowned book contains current content and a striking illustration package, while exposing readers to a global view of Earth and helping them look at the world as geologists do. Part I introduces geologic systems, the materials modified by these systems, and geologic time. Part II examines the hydrologic system and its subsystems chapter by chapter. Part III explores the details of the tectonic system and includes chapters on divergent, transform, and convergent boundaries, as well as mantle plumes?the subsystems of the tectonic system. Part IV looks at our planet in two ways: by first examining the geologic resources that make life possible, and then by comparing and contrasting Earth with other planets to reveal how unique our planet is. For professionals with a career or interest in geology, Earth science, and/or environmental science.

Earth's Dynamic Systems

Earth Sciences

Igneous Petrology provides up-to-date, integrated, comprehensive coverage of physical and chemical facets of magmatic rocks and magma systems. Field relations and fabrics of rocks together with their mineralogical, chemical and isotopic compositions facilitate interpretation of rock origin. The dynamic evolution of magma systems is considered from thermodynamics and from their chemical, physical and kinetic properties. Sources of magmas and how they are generated and subsequently evolve are considered in the context of global tectonics. The textbook stresses petrologic processes while also providing thorough descriptions of rock products suitable for the undergraduate student. <ul> <li>Organized in terms of chemical and physical phenomena. 
</li> <li>Includes new insights into intrusive and volcanic processes-especially, explosive volcanism in field petrology. 
</li> <li>Contains new data in physical petrology. 
</li> <li>Focuses on the latest research of magma properties and experimental and theoretical modeling. 
</li> <li>Consists of new coverage of trace element characterization of rock associations and modeling. 
</li> <li>Well illustrated text with a 6-page, 4-color insert. 
</li> <li>For ease of use, the quantitative material is set aside in boxes and in certain chapters. 
</li> <li>Features "Fundamental questions considered in the chapter" which provide a brief, chapter preview. 
</li> <li>"Critical thinking questions" allow the students to expand their command of the subject. 
</li> <li>Contains a comprehensive glossary along with a list of cited references. 
</li> <li>Additional problem sets will be available on the web.</li> </ul>

Igneous Petrology

Best, Myron G.

Wiley/Blackwell

An up-to-date and comprehensive exploration of how Earth works New technologies has given us many different ways to examine the Earth. For example, we can penetrate deep into the interior of our planet and effectively X-ray its internal structure. With this technology comes an increased awareness of how our planet is continually changing and a fresh awareness of how fragile it is. Designed for the introductory Physical Geology course found in Geology, Earth Science, Geography, or Physical Science departments, Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology clearly presents Earth's dynamic geologic systems with their many interdependent and interconnected components. It provides comprehensive coverage of the two major energy systems of Earth: the plate tectonic system and the hydrologic cycle. The text fulfills the needs of professors by offering current content and a striking illustration package, while exposing students to the global view of Earth and teaching them to view the world as geologists. The book is divided in four parts. Part I presents Earth’s materials and how they are created by geologic systems. Part II discusses the hydrologic system by examining subsystems chapter by chapter. Plate tectonics is the theme of Part III, with separate chapters on divergent, transform, and convergent boundaries, as well as mantle plumes―the subsystems of the tectonic system. In Part IV, the book looks back and applies the principles learned to see how Earth’s resources formed and just how different Earth is when compared with other planets. The special attention to the illustrations helps students fully experience the excitement and satisfaction of visualizing and understanding geology, making Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology a unique exploration into our ever-evolving planet.

Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology

Jones& Bartlett Learning

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Exploring the Planets (2nd Edition)

Earth's Dynamic Systems

Igneous Petrology

Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology