Teach Yourself Geology

by David A. Rothery

Book Overview

Discover the geological processes that shape our world; Learn about the origin and evolution of the Earth; Change in the way yo view the landscape around you--Cover. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071439722
• ISBN13: 9780071439725
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Length: 261 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

An excellent primer for the study of geology

I used this book to prepare myself as an Explainer at the New York Museum of Natural History's Hall of the Planet Earth. While the presentations by the museum's curators were excellent, the pace was too fast to absorb the material. The book was an excellent supplement that I used to study details over a longer period. This reinforced the information furnished by the curators. The book is very well written and is useful for a person with little knowledge of geology. It furnishes clear and detailed explanations and I highly recommend it.

Excellent step-by-step introduction for new students

A good, comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the fundamental subject areas of geology. This book deals primarily with the theories behind geology and uses a wide variety of interesting examples to assist understanding. Some helpful diagrams are included although the photographs could be improved. Avoids detailed and more advanced chemical explanations.