Glossary of Geology : Third Edition

Bates, R.L.; Jackson, J.A.

ISBN 10: 0913312894 / ISBN 13: 9780913312896

Published by Elsevier Science, 1987

About this Item

Hard bound book in very good condition with minor wear to the outer edges. Book jacket is in good condition with one small tear on the front top outer edge. Contents are on very good condition.

Seller Inventory # 002882

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Glossary of Geology : Third Edition
• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0913312894
• ISBN 13: 9780913312896
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

The authority of the 4th edition, like that of its predecessors, rests on the nearly 100 experts who have reviewed definitions, added new terms, and cited references. With an expanded reference section and numerous aids to pronunciation, the 4th edition is the quintessential reference work for professional geoscientists and students alike. New entries are especially numerous in the fields of carbonate sedimentology, mineralogy and crystallography, coastal geology, plate tectonics, snow and ice, geophysics, economic geology, remote sensing and geographic information systems, engineering and environmental geology, and stratigraphic nomenclature.

Review

From the reviews of the fifth edition:

"Progress in the earth sciences goes so fast, however, that it can only be welcomed that a new, enlarged edition has been made available now. ... Considering the wealth of information in this giant volume, and considering the relatively rare omissions and imperfections, I think that the price is certainly not too high. I will personally frequently use it ... . Libraries that did not buy an earlier edition now have the chance to buy this impressive new edition ... ." (A. J. (Tom) van Loon, Journal of Sedimentary Research, April, 2006)