Customer Reviews

Applied Geophysics

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I first came across Telford during my Postgraduate days in Nigeria. It's has been my second bible ever since. It's a classical book in Applied Geophysics. It has no rival. I would encourage geophysicists world-wide to have a second look at the book, especially, professionals, postgraduate and undergraduate students. It's complete with modern references in Applied Geophysics.

The content of this book is beyond reproach - good, detailed solid technical info. That's why I bought it. It's a bit beyond me as a geologist but I won't outgrow its content and that suits me fine. I was disappointed by the publication quality though. I knew it was a paperback, but it seems a particularly flimsy paperboard, and for a book of this size and density, it really needs a hardback or a stiffer, tougher paperback cover. This is a working book which might end up in a field camp, and for US$70, I would appreciate a hardback. More importantly, the text quality is poor, as are the photos. I compared it to the original (which our office has a copy of) and it seems they have scanned the original publication and digitally printed it. The text has an annoying blur, just like photocopies, and the images (never the best in the original) are furthur degraded and contrasty.
A for content, C for effort. B overall.

This is an excellent technical book with good mathematics and details. This is a a very good Graduate level book. I really would prefer a hardback book. I am tired of publishers charging high prices for paperbacks. They do not last and fall apart. I particularly hate the oversize paperbacks. As an instructor I have made a policy of not using books that are not hardback. My students complain about paying high prices and having them trashed from use after 1 semester.