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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent all round glossary of geological terms.
This new edition seems to be both a step forwards and a step backwards, at the same time. The list of terms that are explained is exhaustive. In that sense it is an improvement on the earlier edition. Many geographic terms that are relevant to geology have been included for the first time. However, all the diagrams have been omitted (due to space / price...
Published on January 25, 1999
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A convoluted dictionary that needs pictures
A good dictionary doesn't use the term being defined in the definition. This is not a good dictionary. Geology is a visual science. To be a good field reference, pictures would be so very helpful, but there are none. Instead, stratification will be defined as "having strata." This may be a decent memory jogger for someone with a degree in geology, but for the amateur...
Published on May 31, 2008 by George Foxworth
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent all round glossary of geological terms.,
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This review is from: Dictionary of Geology, The New Penguin (Dictionary, Penguin) (Paperback)
This new edition seems to be both a step forwards and a step backwards, at the same time. The list of terms that are explained is exhaustive. In that sense it is an improvement on the earlier edition. Many geographic terms that are relevant to geology have been included for the first time. However, all the diagrams have been omitted (due to space / price constraints?), and if a picture can paint a thousand words...... Overall though an essential text for any student of geology worth their (rock) salt!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Dictionary of Geology,
By Laria Sekas "Laria" (About twenty-eight thousand light years from the center of the Milky Way on the Orion Arm.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Penguin Dictionary of Geology (Penguin Reference Books) (Paperback)
It is the most helpful book I've ever had for this subject- very clear, and concise but highly informative.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A convoluted dictionary that needs pictures,
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This review is from: Penguin Dictionary of Geology (Penguin Reference Books) (Paperback)
A good dictionary doesn't use the term being defined in the definition. This is not a good dictionary. Geology is a visual science. To be a good field reference, pictures would be so very helpful, but there are none. Instead, stratification will be defined as "having strata." This may be a decent memory jogger for someone with a degree in geology, but for the amateur rock-hound, it's a waste of money.
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Dictionary of Geology, The New Penguin (Dictionary, Penguin) by P. Kearey (Paperback - November 1, 1996)
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