Environmental Geology: An Earth Systems Science Approach » (1st Edition)

Suitable for introductory environmental and physical geology courses, Environmental Geology is the only available geology textbook conceived and written from an Earth system science perspective--an approach that helps students comprehend and appreciate the Earth's varied environments and the whole-Earth systems that connect them. Arranged in four parts, the book moves from general concepts to individual solid and fluid Earth systems to global environmental change.

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A text for an introductory undergraduate course, reflecting the view that an integrated Earth system science approach is crucial to the development of scientific literacy. Coverage moves from general concepts to individual systems to global environmental change. Each chapter opens with a case study, with learning features such as chapter summaries, key terms, review and discussion questions, and exercises. Artwork provides color process diagrams, flow charts, and photos. Boxes offer mathematical and technical background and material on global and environmental change. Chapter-ending essays offer the author's perspective on philosophic, economic, and scientific aspects. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.