The renowned author team of Bernard Pipkin and Dee Trent is joined in this Fourth Edition of GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT by Rick Hazlett of Pomona College. This stellar author team has the most field expertise, and the greatest depth of experience in bringing that field knowledge to the student, of any in this market. Pipkin/Trent/Hazlett's GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT explores the relationship between humans and the geologic hazards, processes, and resources that surround us. A tested market leader with an emphasis on how geology can improve the human condition, this new edition updates demographic statistics and the problems of overpopulation, reviewing what we have to do in order to create a sustainable society for the next generation. The popular themes of remediation and prevention are highlighted in this new edition, which focuses on teaching students to analyze geological questions of pressing social and environmental importance through the acclaimed case study and "Critical Thinking" elements. To further enhance the student's learning experience, this edition is now fully integrated, on a conceptual level and with book-specific interactivities, through means of a FREE, brand-new student tutorial system called Environmental GeologyNow. Environmental GeologyNow is Web-based, assessment-driven, and completely flexible, offering a personalized learning plan based on each student's quiz results to help students focus on the concepts they don't yet understand. This superior teaching package provides each student with fun, interactive learning opportunities.
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"I will continue to adopt this text because it is best for my students."
"I do like the approach of this text, in that it places us humans on a very dynamic Earth, with recent examples of human/geologic interactions. Starting out with the population explosion of and sustainability is entirely appropriateÂ…
Since I started this review the course has come to a close and I have read student evaluations. 31 out of 35 respondents rated the text good, interesting, and/or clear. I quote a few of the studentsÂ' comments on the textbook here:
Â'I really liked the textbook we used; I actually didnÂ't mind reading it every day! As a matter of fact, IÂ'm going to keep it as a reference in the future. The pictures and case studies were very well done and interesting.Â'
Â'Illustrations are excellent. The Â'Case StudiesÂ' are a very important component, presenting unusual or interesting situations and thereby piquing the studentsÂ' interest.Â'"
"The writing style in the book is excellent and easy to follow and the pace of the topic development is suitable to the way I teach the courseÂ…It is rare that I skip sections or choose an alternative order. I am impressed with the currency of the text. Not only are recent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions mentioned, but also recent political decisions regarding the environment. I would strongly argue to keep this text on the basis of the studentsÂ' positive response."
"In reading this book I can sense that it is written by real-life professionals who have seen and felt and experienced what they are writing about. This is invaluable."
"After reviewing this text, I am encouraged. The textbook is up-to-date, logically organized, well-written, and informativeÂ…The photos and diagrams are relevant and clearly illustrate the concepts discussed in the text without being too profuseÂ…The end-of-chapter resources are very well done and comprehensive. In summary, I really like this text -- kudos to the authors."
"I do like the approach of this text, in that it places us humans on a very dynamic Earth, with recent examples of human/geologic interactions. Starting out with the population explosion of and sustainability is entirely appropriateÂ…
Since I started this review the course has come to a close and I have read student evaluations. 31 out of 35 respondents rated the text good, interesting, and/or clear. I quote a few of the studentsÂ' comments on the textbook here:
Â'I really liked the textbook we used; I actually didnÂ't mind reading it every day! As a matter of fact, IÂ'm going to keep it as a reference in the future. The pictures and case studies were very well done and interesting.Â'
Â'Illustrations are excellent. The Â'Case StudiesÂ' are a very important component, presenting unusual or interesting situations and thereby piquing the studentsÂ' interest.Â'"
"The writing style in the book is excellent and easy to follow and the pace of the topic development is suitable to the way I teach the courseÂ…It is rare that I skip sections or choose an alternative order. I am impressed with the currency of the text. Not only are recent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions mentioned, but also recent political decisions regarding the environment. I would strongly argue to keep this text on the basis of the studentsÂ' positive response."
"In reading this book I can sense that it is written by real-life professionals who have seen and felt and experienced what they are writing about. This is invaluable."
"After reviewing this text, I am encouraged. The textbook is up-to-date, logically organized, well-written, and informativeÂ…The photos and diagrams are relevant and clearly illustrate the concepts discussed in the text without being too profuseÂ…The end-of-chapter resources are very well done and comprehensive. In summary, I really like this text -- kudos to the authors."
About the Author
Dr. Bernard W. Pipkin is Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern California. He received his doctorate from the University of Arizona and is a licensed geologist and certified engineering geologist in the state of California. After graduation he worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a variety of military and civil projects, from large dams to pioneer roads in rough terrain for microwave sites. He has been a consulting engineering geologist as well as a university teacher since 1965. Dr. Pipkin is past president of the National Association of Geology Teachers and is a Fellow in the Geological Society of America. He hosted the PBS 30-part program Oceanus that won a local Emmy for Best Educational Television Series. In 1995 he shared the Clare Holdredge Award with Richard Proctor from the Association of Engineering Geologists for their book ENGINEERING GEOLOGY PRACTICE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. He currently lectures on geology on cruise ships and at last count, he and his wife Faye have been involved in 26 cruises throughout the world. Dr. Pipkin is a private pilot with a flight instructor's rating; he took many of the aerial photos in the book. They have three grown children and five grandchildren and live south of Los Angeles on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Dr. D.D. "Dee" Trent has been working at, or teaching, geology since 1955. After graduating from college he worked in the petroleum industry where his geologic skills were sharpened with projects in Utah, Arizona, California, and Alaska. When the company decided to send him to Libya he decided it was time to become a college geology teacher. He has taught for for 28 years at Citrus Community College in Glendora, California, and along the way has worked for the National Park Service, done field research on glaciers in Alaska and California, visited numerous mines in the United States and Germany, picked up a Ph. D. from the University of Arizona, appeared in several episodes of the PBS telecourse, The Earth Revealed, and served as an adjunct faulty member at the University of Southern California, where he taught field geology. He and his wife raised two children in Claremont, California and when not involved with geology he's either skiing or playing banjo in a dixieland band.
Richard W. Hazlett is the winner of 1996 and 2001 Wig Awards for teaching excellence at Pomona College. He is the first Stephen M. Pauley Chair in Environmental Analysis at the college, receiving this appointment in 2001. His main research interests involve volcanic stratigraphy, igneous petrology and resources, but most recently has been exploring land use issues focusing on the American West. Dr. Hazlett styles himself as transitioning from hard-core geology to environmental studies with a land use/natural resource emphasis. He is a co-author with Bernard Pipkin and Dee D. Trent on GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT and the script author of the EARTH REVEALED telecourse series.
Dr. D.D. "Dee" Trent has been working at, or teaching, geology since 1955. After graduating from college he worked in the petroleum industry where his geologic skills were sharpened with projects in Utah, Arizona, California, and Alaska. When the company decided to send him to Libya he decided it was time to become a college geology teacher. He has taught for for 28 years at Citrus Community College in Glendora, California, and along the way has worked for the National Park Service, done field research on glaciers in Alaska and California, visited numerous mines in the United States and Germany, picked up a Ph. D. from the University of Arizona, appeared in several episodes of the PBS telecourse, The Earth Revealed, and served as an adjunct faulty member at the University of Southern California, where he taught field geology. He and his wife raised two children in Claremont, California and when not involved with geology he's either skiing or playing banjo in a dixieland band.
Richard W. Hazlett is the winner of 1996 and 2001 Wig Awards for teaching excellence at Pomona College. He is the first Stephen M. Pauley Chair in Environmental Analysis at the college, receiving this appointment in 2001. His main research interests involve volcanic stratigraphy, igneous petrology and resources, but most recently has been exploring land use issues focusing on the American West. Dr. Hazlett styles himself as transitioning from hard-core geology to environmental studies with a land use/natural resource emphasis. He is a co-author with Bernard Pipkin and Dee D. Trent on GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT and the script author of the EARTH REVEALED telecourse series.
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A good overall source for environmental geology,
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Geology and the Environment is an excellent source for someone who wants to get an overall beginning knowledge of environmental geology. The text goes over each topic in a clear and precise manner, with diagrams and some humore as well. This book is highly recommended for those with an interest in environmental geology.
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geology textbook for the tommorrows geologist,
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Easy to understand and straight to the point
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Eh...book does provide good points on environmental geology but many flaws,
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There just some notable flaws within this book (I think the reason was that it was a previous version [9th edition] had a problem in publishing) but I do not have the book anymore. This did help me get through my geology class and environmental geology class however, I did not use the book as much as I should of but still used about more than half...Good book for references but don't overlie on it too much
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