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Essentials of Geology

Höfundur: Stephen Marshak (Útgáfa: 8)

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Eign – kr. 7,060 engin tímamörk

Marshak makes geology personal, practical, and relevant. In the exciting new Eighth Edition of Essentials of Geology, Stephen Marshak connects course content to issues that affect students, including energy resources, climate change, fracking, and natural disasters. Throughout the text and resources, students see the importance of geology in their daily lives and broader communities, while the interactive ebook has students doing geology through videos, GIFs, and virtual fieldwork.

Exciting updates to the text and digital package include: New Why It Matters and Doing Geoscience features show the relevance of geology and showcase real people working in the geosciences. Students will see firsthand how geological knowledge empowers them to address critical issues such as climate change, resource management, natural hazards, and sustainability. A greater emphasis on Earth Systems, Climate Change, Human Impacts, and Natural Disasters.

The Eighth Edition expands on these critical topics, integrating them earlier in the text and revisiting them throughout to emphasize their ongoing importance. The new Norton Illumine Ebook features a variety of explainer videos, 3D models, and new "Earth Systems in Action" GIFs. New Geology at a Glance features in the ebook are now presented as tabbed figures, making it easier for students to interact with these important visuals.