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Historical Geology: Interpretations and Applications
Historical Geology Interpretations and Applications
Author: Jon M. Poort, Roseann J. Carlson
This book covers topics essential to historical geology. The manual presents fundamental concepts of historical geology by providing realistic situations to which geologic concepts and data apply. This application of principles to concrete situations and practical problems instills a strong sense of the purpose of geologic study. KEY TOP...  more » This book allows readers to visualize how geologic data are collected, tabulated, synthesized, interpreted, and applied to real-world geologic problems. Covering important concepts of ordering geological events and physical stratigraphy, the book also provides sections on plate tectonics and paleontology as well as extensive geologic maps with explanations. The fifth edition of Historical Geology, Interpretations and Applications has been revised to include new problems and a relocation of some problems closer to their explanatory material. It also includes four new geologic maps that cover geologic features in greater detail. A valuable reference book for any reader interested in historical geology.
ISBN-13: 9789997403032
ISBN-10: 9997403037
Publication Date: 10/1997
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Publisher: Prentice Hall
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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