Dictionary of Geological Terms: Third Edition (Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones) [Paperback]

Robert L Bates (Editor), Julia A Jackson (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0385181019 | ISBN-13: 978-0385181013 | Publication Date: April 11, 1984 | Edition: 3

From Aa toZweikanter, this popular dictionary has now been revised and updated. This edition includes over 1,000 new terms plus:

-accurate definitions without technical jargon

-many word origins

-hyphenation and pronunciation guide

-commonly used abbreviations

-a geologic time and life chart

The definitions in this book are drawn largely from the autoritative 36,000-term Glossary Of Geology, to which nearly 150 specialists from all fields of the geosciences contributed. Both the Glossary and this Dictionary were prepared as a service of the American Geological Institute, a federation of geoscience societies united to provide information to the science community and the public.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

From Aa toZweikanter, this popular dictionary has now been revised and updated. This edition includes over 1,000 new terms plus:

-accurate definitions without technical jargon

-many word origins

-hyphenation and pronunciation guide

-commonly used abbreviations

-a geologic time and life chart

The definitions in this book are drawn largely from the autoritative 36,000-term Glossary Of Geology, to which nearly 150 specialists from all fields of the geosciences contributed. Both the Glossary and this Dictionary were prepared as a service of the American Geological Institute, a federation of geoscience societies united to provide information to the science community and the public.

From the Inside Flap

From Aa toZweikanter, this popular dictionary has now been revised and updated. This edition includes over 1,000 new terms plus:

-accurate definitions without technical jargon

-many word origins

-hyphenation and pronunciation guide

-commonly used abbreviations

-a geologic time and life chart

The definitions in this book are drawn largely from the autoritative 36,000-term Glossary Of Geology, to which nearly 150 specialists from all fields of the geosciences contributed. Both the Glossary and this Dictionary were prepared as a service of the American Geological Institute, a federation of geoscience societies united to provide information to the science community and the public.

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Anchor; 3 edition (April 11, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385181019
• ISBN-13: 978-0385181013
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 1.3 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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  • #32 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Earth Sciences > Geology

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For All Geology Enthusiasts, September 5, 2000

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Bruce D Winningham (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dictionary of Geological Terms: Third Edition (Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones) (Paperback)

The "Dictionary of Geological Terms" is a must have for geology professionals and amateurs alike. I am constantly referring to mine. It is one of the handiest and most used books in my colection.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for professionals or advanced students, April 26, 2000

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David S. Lewis - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dictionary of Geological Terms: Third Edition (Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones) (Paperback)

This Dictionary may be adequate for earth science educators or amateur enthusiasts, but not for more advanced users. Some terms are out of date or inadequately defined, and many more technical terms are not included. My third year Geology undergraduate students and fellow graduate students found it insufficient.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Has every geological term you can possibly think of!, February 13, 2000

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Brian W. Warner (Maine, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dictionary of Geological Terms: Third Edition (Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones) (Paperback)

I've had this dictionary for over 2 months now, and I have yet found a geological term that is not in this book. The definitions are simple and easy to understand. I recommend this book to any one that is interested in the science of geology. Good for profesionals and students. This book has every geological term from 'aa' to 'zweikanter'.