Interpreting Earth History: A Manual in Historical Geology [Paperback]

Morris S. Petersen (Author), J. Keith Rigby (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0697101711 | ISBN-13: 978-0697101716 | Publication Date: January 1994 | Edition: 5

Part 1 of this text covers the fundamental principles and concepts needed for the study of earth history. Part 2 features 18 exercises dealing with regions of the United States and portions of Canada in the Canadian shield. Designed for historical geology courses, this edition contains more exercises for the laboratory component. The exercises provide flexibility, enabling the reader to choose the labs that meet their specific needs. Topics covered include sequence stratigraphy and dinosaurs and their evolutionary adaptations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: William C Brown Pub; 5 edition (January 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0697101711
• ISBN-13: 978-0697101716
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,905,196 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Interpreting Earth History: A Manual In Historical Geology (Spiral-bound)

The labs I've done so far have all been very helpful in reinforcing concepts I've been learning in class. The labs are often very challenging and sometimes details needed for answering questions aren't given, but for the most part the instructions are clear. I find, though, that I often need instruction and guidance from the professor in doing the work, so I wouldn't necessarily recommend this book for self-instruction.