Crustal Earth Materials

Author : Loren A. Raymond
Publisher : Waveland Press
ISBN 13 : 1478636521
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crustal Earth Materials written by Loren A. Raymond and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An understanding of rocks and the minerals that comprise them lies at the core of every geologist’s education. As more curricula combine mineralogy and petrology into a single course, Raymond and Johnson have responded with a concise introduction to the study of Earth materials. The authors have written at a level that won’t intimidate students encountering fundamental concepts for the first time, yet with enough rigor that they’ll be well prepared for future study. A broad approach to the subject that incorporates fluids and soils will appeal to instructors who teach engineering and environmental science students as well as future geoscientists. Abundant illustrations reinforce all of the ideas in the text. Many images are presented in color, with additional color images available at waveland.com/Raymond-Johnson. Problems appear throughout the book, encouraging a deeper understanding for students. Helpful appendices make it easy for instructors to assign further exercises in rock and mineral identification as well as optical mineralogy and petrography.

Author : Kevin Hefferan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119512174
Total Pages : 692 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Earth Materials written by Kevin Hefferan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-06-08 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earth Materials Earth materials encompass the minerals, rocks, soil and water that constitute our planet and the physical, chemical and biological processes that produce them. Since the expansion of computer technology in the last two decades of the twentieth century, many universities have compressed or eliminated individual course offerings such as mineralogy, optical mineralogy, igneous petrology, sedimentology and metamorphic petrology and replaced them with Earth materials courses. Earth materials courses have become an essential curricular component in the fields of geology, geoscience, Earth science, and many related areas of study. This textbook is designed to address the needs of a one- or two-semester Earth materials course, as well as individuals who want or need an expanded background in minerals, rocks, soils and water resources. Earth Materials, Second Edition, provides: Comprehensive descriptive analysis of Earth materials Color graphics and insightful text in a logical integrated format Field examples and regional relationships with graphics that illustrate concepts discussed Examples of how concepts discussed can be used to address real world issues Contemporary references from current scientific journals related to developments in Earth materials research Summative discussions of how Earth materials are interrelated with other science and non-science fields of study Additional resources, including detailed descriptions of major rock-forming minerals and keys for identifying minerals using macroscopic and/or optical methods, are available online at www.wiley.com/go/hefferan/earthmaterials Earth Materials, Second Edition, is an innovative, visually appealing, informative and readable textbook that addresses the full spectrum of Earth materials.

Author : Cornelis Klein
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 052114521X
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Earth Materials written by Cornelis Klein and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Key concepts in mineralogy and petrology are explained alongside beautiful full-color illustrations, in this concisely written textbook.

Author : Cornelis Klein
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107155401
Total Pages : 621 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Earth Materials written by Cornelis Klein and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed specifically for one-semester courses, this beautifully illustrated textbook explains the key concepts in mineralogy and petrology.

Author : Wallace Gary Ernst
Publisher : Prentice Hall
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Earth Materials written by Wallace Gary Ernst and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1969 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Frank Wigglesworth Clarke
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Composition of the Earth's Crust written by Frank Wigglesworth Clarke and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309164494
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Earth Materials and Health written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-04-09 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A range of natural earth materials, like arsenic or fluoride, have long been linked to significant human health effects. Improved understanding of the pervasive and complex interactions between earth materials and human health will require creative collaborations between earth scientists and public health professionals. At the request of the National Science Foundation, U.S. Geological Survey, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration, this National Research Council book assesses the current state of knowledge at the interface between the earth sciences and public health disciplines. The book identifies high-priority areas for collaborative research, including understanding the transport and bioavailability of potentially hazardous earth materials, using risk-based scenarios to mitigate the public health effects of natural hazards under current and future climate regimes, and understanding the health risks that result from disturbance of earth systems. Geospatial information - geological maps for earth scientists and epidemiological data for public health professionals - is identified as one of the essential integrative tools that is fundamental to the activities of both communities. The book also calls for increased data sharing between agencies to promote interdisciplinary research without compromising privacy.

Author : Kevin Hefferan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444391216
Total Pages : 935 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Earth Materials written by Kevin Hefferan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 935 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minerals and rocks form the foundation of geologic studies. This new textbook has been written to address the needs of students at the increasing number of universities that have compressed separate mineralogy and petrology courses into a one- or two-semester Earth materials course. Key features of this book include: equal coverage of mineralogy, sedimentary petrology, igneous petrology and metamorphic petrology; copious field examples and regional relationships with graphics that illustrate the concepts discussed; numerous case studies to show the uses of earth materials as resources and their fundamental role in our lives and the global economy, and their relation to natural and human-induced hazards; the integration of earth materials into a cohesive process-based earth systems framework; two color thoughout with 48 pages of four color. Readership: students taking an earth materials, or combined mineralogy and petrology course in an earth science degree program. It will also be useful for environmental scientists, engineering geologists, and physical geographers who need to learn about minerals, rocks, soil and water in a comprehensive framework. A companion website for this book is available at: www.wiley.com/go/hefferan/earthmaterials.

Author : Cornelis Klein
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Earth Materials written by Cornelis Klein and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fundamental concepts of mineralogy and petrology are explained in this highly illustrated, full-color textbook to create a concise overview for students studying Earth materials. The relationship between minerals and rocks and how they relate to the broader Earth, materials and environmental sciences is interwoven throughout. Beautiful photos of specimens and Crystal-Maker's 3-D illustrations allow students to easily visualize minerals, rocks and crystal structures. Review questions at the end of chapters allow students to check their understanding. The importance of Earth materials to hum.

Author : Walter Henry Schoewe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Laboratory Manual for Physical Geology written by Walter Henry Schoewe and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: