Geology and the Environment (Brooks/Cole Earth Science & Astronomy) (Brooks/Cole Earth Science & Astronomy S.) - Softcover

Pipkin, Bernard; Trent, Dee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534377971 ISBN 13: 9780534377977

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

Pipkin and Trent's Third Edition of GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT explores the relationship between humans and the geologic hazards, processes, and resources that surround us. A true market leader, the book has an accessible and entertaining writing style, superior pedagogy, appropriate amount of detail and coverage, and tables that provide meaningful and relevant real data for readers. With an emphasis on geology that can improve the human endeavor, this new edition addresses the changing market as it consistently emphasizes student decision-making, careers, resources, and relevance. Medical geology, environmental law, land-use planning, and engineering geology are discussed within the context of each geologic situation rather than as separate chapters. The book has been significantly updated to address current events, such as recent earthquakes in Turkey and Taiwan and the Hector Mine earthquake in Southern California. There are now more global references, reflecting the increased scope of this field of study.

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Review:

"The writing style in the book is excellent and easy to follow and the pace of the topic development is suitable to the way I teach the course It is rare that I skip sections or choose an alternative order. I am impressed with the currency of the text. Not only are recent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions mentioned, but also recent political decisions regarding the environment. I would strongly argue to keep this text on the basis of the students' positive response."

Synopsis:

A book/CD-ROM text package for a one-semester undergraduate course for students with little or no science background, featuring color photos and case studies. Sections examine geologic principles, processes, and phenomena and relate them to human activities. This third edition adds chapter openers, and new material on recent natural disasters. The

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0534377971
• ISBN 13: 9780534377977
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 589