Environmental Geology [Paperback]

Jim Reichard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2010 | ISBN-10: 007016486X | ISBN-13: 978-0070164864

"Reichard's Environmental Geology" emphasizes human interaction with the environment within a geological context. The writing style holds the interest of nonmajor students, and the text brings applications to the forefront so that students feel a connection to the topic.

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From Book News

An introductory college text that does not assume any prior exposure to geology and college-level mathematics and science, emphasizing the physical constraints imposed on human activities by geological processes. Covers rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, surface processes, resources, waste disposal and pollution, environmental law, and land-use planning. Includes case studies, exercises, and color photos, plus a student notebook with color diagrams. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

James Reichard James Reichard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geology and Geography at Georgia Southern University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Geology (1995) from Purdue University, specializing in hydrogeology, and his M.S. (1984) and B.S. (1981) degrees from the University of Toledo, where he focused on structural and petroleum geology. Prior to his Ph.D., he worked as an environmental consultant in Cleveland, Ohio, and as a photogeologist in Denver, Colorado.

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw Hill Higher Education (February 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007016486X
• ISBN-13: 978-0070164864
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,147,695 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Look for it in a used bookstore, July 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Environmental Geology (Paperback)

The book explains very basic environmental terms and concepts fairly well. The information is very clear and the wording concise. It does a good job of getting some general themes across. However, I would definitely not pay full price for a book such as this. Look for it in a used book store.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good Content, but Still Horribly Over-priced, June 2, 2008

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Seymour Hiatt - See all my reviews

This review is from: Environmental Geology (Paperback)

Generally, I found this book to be clear and well-written. The illustrations are great and the topics covered are all very interesting. The problem with the book is that the physical craftmanship is terrible. For a book sold at this price (170.00 new), I would expect to be purchasing a durable, well-bound, hardcover book. Unfortunately, despite the fact that the inside cover states it is a hardcover and Amazon lists the ISBN as a hardcover, it is in fact, a paperback. What's more, it is a poorly constructed paperback. McGraw-Hill, is the publisher, and I feel they should be ashamed to distribute such a product - particularly at such an absurd price. I understand that publishers need to charge more for college textbooks in order to make a reasonable profit, but $170.00 for this book is almost criminal.

1.0 out of 5 stars Nasty, October 6, 2011

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This review is from: Environmental Geology (Hardcover)

The book wasn't what I want it, neither what I expected. The book was dirty inside and outside, it wasn't even the edition that I ask for.