McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Earth Science [Paperback]

Sybil P. Parker (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1996 | Series: McGraw-Hill

Including more than 8500 definitions in the earth sciences, this comprehensive dictionary offers a complete and handy source for terminology used in the fields of climatology; geochemistry; geodesy; geography; geophysics; hydrology; mapping; meterology; oceanography; and palaeontology.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Authoritative, Comprehensive, current Carefully reviewed to ensure its accuracy, clarity, and completeness, the McGraw-Hill dictionary of Earth Sciences puts a wealth of essential information at your fingertips. Whether you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with science curiosity, this comprehensive resource defines the current language of earth science and gives you a better understanding of the ideas and concepts you need to know. The McGraw-HIll Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms is the universal reference choice for the international scientific community--researchers, scientists, engineers, technicians, educators, and writers--and general readers with an interest in science.

About the Author

Compiled by The Editorial Staff of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology (New York City), one of the most skilled, experienced, and innovative teams in the field of scientific publishing. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 468 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (November 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070524270
• ISBN-13: 978-0070524279
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,140,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)