Field Geology Illustrated [Paperback]

Terry Maley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 16, 2005

Field Geology Illustrated is a reliable, in depth field reference for professional geologists, serious amateur geologists, and other environmental scientists. This entirely new second edition represents the first detailed, comprehensive book on field geology in 20 years. Richly illustrated with 688 high-quality photographs and 300 interpretative sketches, this 704-page book is printed on glossy paper to show important strucutural and textural features. Contents include marine geological surveys, plutonic rocks, volcanic rocks, continental deposits, marine deposits, deformed rocks (joints, faults, folds, cleavage) weathering processes and soils, ground water, mineral deposits, and the public land survey system.

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About the Author

Terry Maley has B.S. and M.S. degrees from Oregon State University and a Ph.D. in geology from the University of Idaho. Recently retired, he worked many years for the Department of the Interior where he conducted field work throughout the western United States, including Alaska. Before joining the Interior Department, Dr. Maley was a marine geologist for the U.S. Nava Oceanographic Office, participating in 15 world-wide expeditions. He later served as Director of the Idaho Division of Earth Resources for five years with responsibility over all mineral resource, water resource, and geological reasearch in Idaho. He has authored more than 50 papers on geological features and has written seven books on regional geology, field geology, and mineral resources management.

Product Details

• Paperback: 704 pages
• Publisher: Mineral Land Publications (May 16, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940949059
• ISBN-13: 978-0940949058
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #691,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great field guide for the novice..., September 24, 2000

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Kersi Von Zerububbel "Kersi" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Field Geology Illustrated (Paperback)

I wanted a book that would show me actual field situations of common geologic phenomenon. Being a novice, I needed something that I could easily carry and that would not undermine detail. Maley's excellent book fills the bill very well. The numerous illustrations and photographs in this book are extremely useful if you want to "see" and understand geology. Many of the pictures have inset scale standards, such as quarters and measuring rulers, that give one a good comparasion of the rocks and sediments involved. I also appreciate the black and white pictures. Often geology texts go in for snazzy color pictures that often blurr important detail. If you want a good field guide that you can actually use this book is for you.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Field Geology Illustrated is worth its weight in gold., May 3, 2000

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George, graduate student in geology (New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Field Geology Illustrated (Paperback)

Field Geology Illustrated is an excellent, concise introductory guide to recognizing geological features in the field. Its explanations and descriptions of structural geology are especially informative. The photographs and figures are outstanding and clearly display fascinating geological phenomena. Perfect for novice and advanced students.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, but......., May 3, 2007

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James Safranek "Holocene Meltwater" (Steinbeck Country) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Field Geology Illustrated (Paperback)

I have both editions and this edition is a remarkable improvement. However, the author who has vast experience in marine geology, decided to take up precious space in an early chapter on this topic since, according to him, we live on a planet covered by water. I think instead 15-20 pages introducing geologic maps and elementary structure(especially after his introductory chapter on the history of US geological surveying) would serve the reader far better--who probably will have little opportunity to particpate in 'field' marine geology.
Maley lists standard field geology books in the reference section (Compton, etc), but field geology for the beginner/student involves understanding field maps, not just photos, as good as these pics are. A few pages covering geologic maps makes sense for a field geology book with over 700 pages.