Earth's Dynamic Systems [Paperback]

W. Kenneth Hamblin (Author), Eric H. Christiansen (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0137453736 | ISBN-13: 978-0137453733 | Publication Date: December 16, 1997 | Edition: 8

Each chapter of this work is introduced with an up-to-date satellite image of the subject covered. The book includes coverage of discoveries on Europa and Ganymede, and the possibility of bacteria on Mars, along with discussions of Cretaceous-Tertiary extinctions. There is an emphasis on Earth as a system, and the role of ocean-atmosphere system and global climate.

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Highly acclaimed and praised as the best teaching text available, Earth's Dynamic Systems is the only introductory text that fully integrates the two major energy systems of Earth: the plate tectonic system and the hydrological system. Using these systems to explore fundamental geological processes, the seventh edition of this leader continues to offer Hamblin's trademark "question- statement-discussion-example" format and unrivaled art program. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Key Benefit: This is the only introductory book that fully integrates the two major energy systems of Earth: the plate tectonic system and the hydrological cycle. Key Topics: Using these systems to fully explore fundamental geological processes, this eighth edition continues to offer Hamblin's stunning and sophisticated art program that is virtually unmatched by any other geology book. It presents an integrated approach to important geologic systems to give readers/students a better overall understanding of our Earth. Unparalleled illustration program: many photographs were taken by the author and all illustrations were developed under his supervision.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 740 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 8 edition (December 16, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0137453736
• ISBN-13: 978-0137453733
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,724,398 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best geology book ever!, November 25, 2001

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W. ANDERSON (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Earth's Dynamic Systems (9th Edition) (Paperback)

I own a copy of the fifth edition of this book. I am a science junkie and enjoy reading science text books. I find geology particularly interesting and over the years I have read dozens and dozens of geology textbooks. Earth's Dynamic Systems is by far the best I have ever read. If I was ever to teach a geology class, this is the book I would use. The line of thinking is so clear and logical in this book it is a joy to read. The illustrations are among the best I have ever seen and I have just the old the 5th ed. Generally when there are a number of good books on a given subject, they are all pretty much the same in quality. But that is not the case here, this book is head and shoulders above all other geology books. The edition I have also came with a lab manual that I also highly recommend. A wonderful set of books I am proud to own. If you are looking for a definitive single book that best covers all of geology, this is it. In this one book is more geology than in several other books put together. If you thoroughly read this book, you will know geology better than most geologists, it really is that good.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE most colorful geology book ever, November 2, 1997

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Omri - See all my reviews

This review is from: Earth's Dynamic Systems (7th ed) (Paperback)

If you want a basic book that will help you understand geology you need this book. the book can fit anyone from age 7 to 70 (while you still see). every kid can understand basic geology concepts by looking at the pictures and reading the wothy text. even if you are a geologist like me you still enjoy wonderful pictures and great explanations. the glossary and the index help you find and understand hard words and terms

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, March 31, 2008

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Luis Eduardo Velásquez Cárdenas (Bogotá, Colombia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Earth's Dynamic Systems (10th Edition) (Paperback)

Another great book. useful not only for a student but even for a graduated geologist, where you can find all the basic concepts explained in an exceptional way.