Overview

To understand timely issues such as natural disasters and environmental challenges--and to evaluate solutions to related problems--the average citizen needs a basic awareness of the scientific principles that influence our planet. This trusted book makes an often-complex subject accessible to readers with a strong focus on readability and illustrations.Offers a meaningful, non-technical survey that is informative and up to date for learning basic principles and concepts. Includes a revised and expanded GEODe Earth CD-ROM. Updates and revises art and illustrations to include dozens of new high-quality, photographs carefully selected to aid understanding and add realism. Provides a wealth of new special-interest boxes, including "Earth as a System," "People and the Environment," and "Understanding Earth."A useful reference for anyone interested in learning more about Earth's geology.

ISBN-13

9780131148659

ISBN-10

0131148656

Weight

3.37 Pounds

Dimensions

10.87 x 8.49 x 0.85 In

List Price

$120.40

Edition

8th Edition

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

736 pages

Publisher

Prentice Hall

Published On

2004-03-01



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