Beneath our Feet: The Rocks of Planet Earth - Hardcover

Vernon, Ron

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521790301 ISBN 13: 9780521790307

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2000

Synopsis

Spectacular photographs and non-technical text reveal beauty of rocks for everyone interested in natural history.

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Review

'Excellent pictures and straightforward, informative text make Ron Vernon's Beneath our Feet almost a coffee-table book for the scientifically literature non-geologist - or anyone who's always curious.' David Oldroyd, Nature

'Here is a book to enjoy ... a series of magnificent photographs of rocks ... with an intelligent, interesting and scientifically correct text written for those who know little, or even no, geology. It is unreservedly recommended. It will make an excellent gift or personal indulgence at a reasonable price.' B. E. Leake, Mineralogical Society

'... a book of beautiful pictures of rocks - one hundred and seventy of them. Rocks from a distance, rocks close up, rocks in hand specimen and rocks in thin section. Unquestioningly, Vernon's first objective, which is to dispel the myth 'seen one rock, seen 'em all', is admirably achieved, as most people will buy this book for the pictures.' Cherry Lewis, Geoscientist

' ... beautifully illustrated ... the pictures are incredible, guaranteed to make a rock lover out of anyone.' The Tampa Tribune

'I can't think of a better, more appealing introduction to geology than this book, which has a huge potential readership.' Preview (Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists)

'... a richly illustrated introduction to the rocks and minerals of planet Earth for everyone interested in natural history ... well written and easy to understand ... a good resource book to add to any library and will be an excellent reference for students who are learning about Earth Materials on Earth Systems.' J. G. Liou, Episocles

'I found this book delightful ... easy to comprehend ... if you have ever been puzzled by what a thin section actually reveals, buy this book. That answer alone is worth it.' Amazon.com

'This is one of the most beautifully illustrated books that I have ever seen. It should be in every high school and public library.' Gretchen Luepke Bynum, Journal of Geoscience Education

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521790301
• ISBN 13: 9780521790307
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224