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Earth: Portrait of a Planet

by Stephen Marshak

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Earth: Portrait of a Planet revolutionized the study of geology by integrating traditional geological concepts with the most recent theoretical advances in geology, including theories of plate tectonics and earth systems science. Adopted at over 300 schools worldwide, this innovative text has quickly become the best-selling introductory text in the field.

Retaining the core strengths of the First and Second Editions, the Third Edition has been meticulously revised, adding engaging new material and learning tools. Additionally, the Third Edition features the most effective and current multimedia tools available for instructors and students.

Synopsis:

These worksheets ask students to make observations and measurements of actual geologic sites in order to better learn important concepts in each chapter. The workbook includes a introductory tutorial on how to use Geotours, a Geotours Guide two-page spread, and a worksheet exercise for each Geotour.

Synopsis:

An exciting revision of this innovative text, Earth: Portrait of a Planet, Third Edition, emphasizes active student learning with a new chapter format, interactive media, and the power and insight of Google Earth™.

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About the Author

Stephen Marshak is Professor of Geology and Head of the Department of Geology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University, an M.S. from the University of Arizona, and a B.A. from Cornell University. He has served as Chair of the Division of Structural Geology and Tectonics of the Geological Society of America. Dr. Marshak has written numerous research articles on topics in structural geology and tectonics, and has authored or co-authored three other books: Basic Methods of Structural Geology; Earth Structure: An Introduction to Structural Geology and Tectonics; and Essentials of Geology.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780393930368

Subtitle:

Portrait of a Planet

Author:

Marshak, Stephen

Author:

Wilkerson, M. Scott

Publisher:

W. W. Norton & Company

Subject:

General

Subject:

Earth Sciences - General

Subject:

General science

Subject:

Geology

Subject:

Physics

Copyright:

2007

Edition Number:

3

Edition Description:

Student Ancillary

Publication Date:

20071025

Binding:

Mixed media, eg book and CD-ROM, book and toy etc

Grade Level:

College/higher education:

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Y

Pages:

880

Dimensions:

11 x 9 in

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Product details 880 pages W. W. Norton & Company - 2013-03-18 English 9780393930368 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Norton, These worksheets ask students to make observations and measurements of actual geologic sites in order to better learn important concepts in each chapter. The workbook includes a introductory tutorial on how to use Geotours, a Geotours Guide two-page spread, and a worksheet exercise for each Geotour.

"Synopsis" by Norton, An exciting revision of this innovative text, Earth: Portrait of a Planet, Third Edition, emphasizes active student learning with a new chapter format, interactive media, and the power and insight of Google Earth™.