by Brian J . Skinner (Author), StephenC.Porter (Author)
Four main themes are emphasized in this text: plate tectonics; human interaction with our environment; our protection from natural disasters; and our needs and the supplies of resources. Plate tectonics is also integrated throughout the text, as a unifying theme of geology. This edition includes a new chapter on global change as well as more illustrations and photographs.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 592
Edition: 2nd Edition
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 11 Mar 1992
ISBN 10: 0471531316
ISBN 13: 9780471531319