Encyclopaedia of Geology 5 Volume Set (Encyclopedia of Geology Series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0126363803 ISBN 13: 9780126363807

Publisher: Academic Press, 2004

Synopsis

This unrivalled, five-volume reference work covers all aspects of geology including earth history, earth materials, surface processes, regional geology, economic geology, engineering geology, petroleum geology, geochemical and mineral exploration, and the history of geology. The techniques of remote sensing and other tools of investigation that have advanced rapidly over the last few decades are described in detail.

Encyclopedia of Geology is divided into 340 articles, each covering one aspect of geology. The concepts and theory are explained at a level that allows undergraduates and educated lay people to understand them. The reference has been planned and structured to provide the user with a comprehensive coverage of the core knowledge in each area. It will become the reference of choice for today's geologists and beyond.

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• 340 articles
• Over 2500 pages
• Full colour throughout
• Theory and applications of geology
• Extensive cross-referencing
• Further Reading lists accompany each article

About this title

Review:

An Authoritative Reference Work from Elsevier

About the Author:

Richard Selley é pesquisador sênior associado e professor emérito de Geologia do Petróleo na Imperial College, Londres.

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0126363803
• ISBN 13: 9780126363807
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 2750
• Editor: Selley Richard C., Cocks Robin, Plimer Ian