Dictionary of Geology and Mineralogy [Paperback]

Sybil P. Parker (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070524327 | ISBN-13: 978-0070524323 | Publication Date: February 1, 1997

Science professionals, writers, and students everywhere will want to have this exhaustive guide to the terms and expressions used in modern geology and mineralogy. The dictionary contains 7,000 terms, covering physical geology, historical geology, plate tectonics, petrology, stratigraphy, and more-each with definition identified by the field in which it is primarily used. Also included are helpful cross references, plus an appendix with SI units, conversion tables, periodic table, and geological time scale.

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Geology & Mineralogy Authoritative--Comprehensive--Current. Carefully reviewed to ensure its accuracy, clarity, and completeness, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Geology and Mineralogy puts a wealth of essential information at your fingertips. Whether you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general raeder with science curiosity, this comprehensive resource defines the current language of geology and mineralogy and gives you a better understanding of the ideas and concepts you need to know. The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Geology and Mineralogy is based on the renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Fifth Edition, the universal reference choice for the international scientific community--researchers, scientists, engineers, technicians, educators, and writers--and general readers with an interest in science.

Product Details

• Paperback: 346 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (February 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070524327
• ISBN-13: 978-0070524323
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,035,079 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The mineralogy section is a disaster. An error rate of 80%!, January 15, 1999

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This review is from: Dictionary of Geology and Mineralogy (Paperback)

I am a mineralogist and bought this book for my wife as an office copy. Upon checking it out I found, to my horror, that the mineral entries are essentially worthless. There are an appalling number of omissions and errors. I cannot express too strongly how disastrous this portion of the book is. I have not done a similar check on the geology terms, but there is every reason to believe they are just as bad as the rest.