Overview

For introductory physical geology courses.   Using dynamic media to bring geology to life From the renowned Lutgens/Tarbuck/Tasa team, the 13th Edition of Essentials of Geology continues to elevate the text’s readability, illustrations, focus on basic principles, and instructor flexibility. This revision incorporates a structured learning path and reliable, consistent framework for mastering the chapter concepts. With a fully integrated mobile media program that includes new Mobile Field Trip and Project Condor quadcopter videos as well as new animations and videos, this edition provides a unique, interactive, and engaging learning experience for your students.   Also available with Mastering Geology Mastering™ Geology is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Interactive, self-paced tutorials provide individualized coaching to help students stay on track. With a wide range of activities available, students can actively learn, understand, and retain even the most difficult concepts. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

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Author:   Frederick Lutgens ,  Edward Tarbuck ,  Dennis Tasa ,  Dennis Tasa
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   13th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 24.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 27.50cm
Weight:   1.422kg
ISBN:  

9780134446622

ISBN 10:   0134446623
Pages:   608
Publication Date:   27 March 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9781292057187
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

1.    An Introduction to Geology 2.    Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Revolution Unfolds 3.    Matter and Minerals 4.    Igneous Rocks and Intrusive Activity 5.    Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards 6.    Weathering and Soils 7.    Sedimentary Rocks 8.    Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks 9.    Earthquakes and Earth’s Interior 10. Origin and Evolution of the Ocean Floor 11. Crustal Deformation and Mountain Building 12. Mass Movement on Slopes: The Work of Gravity 13. Running Water 14. Groundwater 15. Glaciers and Glaciation 16. Deserts and Wind 17. Shorelines 18. Geologic Time 19. Earth’s Evolution Through Geologic Time 20. Global Climate Change   Appendix: Metric and English Units Compared

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Fred Lutgens and Ed Tarbuck have been good friends and colleagues since 1970. Between them, they have more than 57 years of experience teaching geology to undergraduates, and both have been recognized with awards as excellent and inspiring professors. They share a special interest in introducing geology to beginning students and a belief in the value of field experiences for students of all levels.   Lutgens and Tarbuck published their first college text, Earth Science, in 1976. That book, winner of the McGuffy Award from the Text and Academic Authors Association, is now going into its 15th edition. In 1983, as the 1st edition of Earth was being prepared, gifted geology illustrator Dennis Tasa joined the author team. Since then the three have collaborated on more than twenty projects. Not only do Tarbuck, Lutgens, and Tasa work well together creatively; they also enjoy spending time in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Tasa’s New Mexico studio.   Tarbuck enjoys downhill skiing in Colorado, fly fishing near his childhood home in Northern Minnesota, and spending time in the Cascades. Lutgens is an avid runner, and when he can make the time, truly enjoys hiking the canyons of the Colorado Plateau. Although Lutgens and Tarbuck think alike on many issues, they don’t agree on everything. Lutgens is devoted to jazz and classical music, whereas Tarbuck prefers pop artists or a good country station.

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