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The new Penguin dictionary of geology

By: Language: English Publication details: London Penguin 2006Edition: 2nd edDescription: vii, 327p. 20cmISBN:
  • 0140514945
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 550 $2 18
Summary: This extensive and authoritative guide to earth sciences covers over 7 700 key terms. Explains not only the core vocabulary of the study of the solid earth but also relevant terms from the related disciplines of astronomy, biology, environmental geoscience , chemistry and physics. Includes tables showing geological ages of the earth and SI units as well as a topic-based bibliography covering all aspects of geology.

This extensive and authoritative guide to earth sciences covers over 7 700 key terms. Explains not only the core vocabulary of the study of the solid earth but also relevant terms from the related disciplines of astronomy, biology, environmental geoscience , chemistry and physics. Includes tables showing geological ages of the earth and SI units as well as a topic-based bibliography covering all aspects of geology.

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