Teach Yourself Geology [Paperback]

David Rothery (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071582754 | ISBN-13: 978-0071582759 | Publication Date: July 24, 2008 | Edition: 3

Get the hard facts on this fascinating Earth science

Teach Yourself Geology addresses the implications of climate change and the many recent developments in research on geology on other planets. Written in jargon-free language, you'll understand key geological concepts, even if you are new to the subject.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Excellent" -- New Scientist 27/02/07 "Dr. Rothery manages to pack in a huge amount of information about the science of our planet -- any serious reader of this book will certainly emerge with an excellent and up-to-date grasp of geology... this book is a real bargain!" -- Teaching Earth Sciences --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

David Rothery is a volcanologist, geologist, planetary scientist and Senior Lecturer at the Open University, in Great Britain. His international collaborative research on active volcanoes has taken him to places as diverse as Hawaii, the Americas, Indonesia and Italy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 3 edition (July 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071582754
• ISBN-13: 978-0071582759
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,838,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)