Current Perspectives in Geology: 2000 Edition [Paperback]

Michael L. McKinney (Author), Kathleen M. McHugh (Author), Susan P. Meadows (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 24, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0534372139 | ISBN-13: 978-0534372132 | Edition: 5

This book, containing 42 current articles, supplements any geology textbook and is ideal for instructors who include a writing, research, or reading component in their course, or wish to emphasize critical analysis. The articles are from a number of general interest and science magazines, such as Discover, Science, New Scientist, Geotimes, Earth, and Nature.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Brooks Cole; 5 edition (November 24, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534372139
• ISBN-13: 978-0534372132
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,566,797 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A bit redundant, September 18, 2000

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This review is from: Current Perspectives in Geology: 2000 Edition (Paperback)

This title shipped more quickly than I had anticipated and, being a big fan of the 1998 edition, I started in on it right away. So, while the format and the new articles were satisfying, I was a bit miffed that there were also many articles that were re-prints from the 1998 edition. I suppose that it's an old game with textbooks and those considered supplements to them, to revise, call it a new edition, and force students to pay the premium, but with a title like "Current Perspectives in Geology" I was hoping for the latest in information. Some of the articles are dated from the 1970's. Drawing from publications that include Science, Discover, Nature, and others, I would hope that there would be enough new material in the last two years to not require as many repeats. Still, five stars for those who have not read the 1998 edition, three for those of us who were hoping for more new info.