Modern Physical Geology

by Graham R. Thompson, Jon Turk, Jonathan Turk

Book Overview

The primary purpose of this text is to provide introductory geology students - who have had little or no science background - with a better understanding and appreciation of geology. Thompson & Turk's MODERN PHYSICAL GEOLOGY, Second Edition, stands out through its early coverage of plate tectonics (Chapter 2), the inclusion of special topic areas, and its beautiful design and writing style. It offers a complete overview of all topics in physical geology,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 003005222X
• ISBN13: 9780030052224
• Release Date: August 1996
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.2" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Top-notch physical geology textbook

I have used this textbook in my Physical Geology classes for about ten years. It is clearly written, well-illustrated and easy to read. My students love it! Now, if someone could write one as good for Historical Geology...