Basic Geological Mapping, 3rd Edition [Paperback]

John W. Barnes (Author)

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Publication Date: November 21, 1995 | ISBN-10: 0471960314 | ISBN-13: 978-0471960317 | Edition: 3

Basic Geological Mapping Third Edition John Barnes Formerly of the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Wales Swansea Geological mapping cannot be taught solely by means of lectures and laboratory classes-it must be learned in the field. Basic Geological Mapping is a concise guide to techniques used for constructing accurate geological maps, and is designed to be of greatest use in the field. Accurate geological maps are the basis of all geological work, and therefore no piece of geological mapping can be considered complete until the geology has been interpreted and explained. In addressing this, there are chapters within this field guide on drawing cross-sections, drafting and presenting 'fair copy' maps, and on preparing geological diagrams from field work suitable for inclusion in reports. This revised and updated volume includes a new section on vegetational guides to underlying rocks and an appendix on the use of the plane table in geological mapping. From a review of a previous edition Among the principal merits of this book is that the author has managed to condense a substantial amount of information important to field geologists into just over 100 pages of very readable well-illustrated material. The book is a sturdily constructed paperback, modestly priced and of a compact size convenient for carrying in the field . Basic Geological Mapping would serve as an excellent supplementary text for those wishing to learn the fundamentals of field work on their own. George C. Dunne, Journal of Geological Education

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"...a reliable and affordable resource...remains a highly recommended buy for undergraduate geologists..." (Geological Magazine, Vol 141(2), 2004) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Geological mapping cannot be taught solely by means of lectures and laboratory classes-it must be learned in the field. Basic Geological Mapping is a concise guide to techniques used for constructing accurate geological maps, and is designed to be of greatest use in the field. Accurate geological maps are the basis of all geological work, and therefore no piece of geological mapping can be considered complete until the geology has been interpreted and explained. In addressing this, there are chapters within this field guide on drawing cross-sections, drafting and presenting 'fair copy' maps, and on preparing geological diagrams from field work suitable for inclusion in reports. This revised and updated volume includes a new section on vegetational guides to underlying rocks and an appendix on the use of the plane table in geological mapping.

From a review of a previous edition "Among the principal merits of this book is that the author has managed to condense a substantial amount of information important to field geologists into just over 100 pages of very readable well-illustrated material. The book is a sturdily constructed paperback, modestly priced and of a compact size convenient for carrying in the field ... Basic Geological Mapping would serve as an excellent supplementary text for those wishing to learn the fundamentals of field work on their own." George C. Dunne, Journal of Geological Education

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 3 edition (November 21, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471960314
• ISBN-13: 978-0471960317
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: Basic Geological Mapping (Geological Field Guide) (Paperback)

I tried this product as a replacement for the old Compton's Field Geology manual I purchased decades ago as a geology major. This compact volume appears to have all the necessary material to serve as a valuable field guide a student or professional can carry in their backpack or field bag. My desire to try this stems from a need to find a good guide to use in my Field Methods in Geology class at RPI. I'm certain this will be the required text for the class. It's worth the modest $30 +/- cost. Used ones should come down in price, though; they are not worth the slight price advantage versus a new volume.