Geology: Earth in Perspective
By Reed Wicander, James S. Monroe, Parvinder Sethi
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Developed through the "student tested, faculty approved" process, "Geology: Earth in Perspective," 4th Edition, by Wicander, Monroe, and Sethi, brings geology to life for both majors and non-majors. Comprehensive yet concise, the text covers all core topics of introductory geology -- including Earth and life history -- with a clear, engaging presentation. The 4th edition features a revamped art program with high-resolution images, updated examples and data and expanded coverage of current issues such as natural resources, energy, environmental concerns and climate change. Learning tools include critical thinking questions, clear learning objectives, chapter reviews and real-world applications to help students connect course content to everyday life. Available with adoption are immersive Virtual Field Trips that take students beyond the classroom to explore iconic U.S. geologic sites.
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Developed through the "student tested, faculty approved" process, "Geology: Earth in Perspective," 4th Edition, by Wicander, Monroe, and Sethi, brings geology to life for both majors and non-majors. Comprehensive yet concise, the text covers all core topics of introductory geology -- including Earth and life history -- with a clear, engaging presentation. The 4th edition features a revamped art program with high-resolution images, updated examples and data and expanded coverage of current issues such as natural resources, energy, environmental concerns and climate change. Learning tools include critical thinking questions, clear learning objectives, chapter reviews and real-world applications to help students connect course content to everyday life. Available with adoption are immersive Virtual Field Trips that take students beyond the classroom to explore iconic U.S. geologic sites.
REVISED LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The revised Learning Objectives focus on the important concepts discussed in the chapter. They are designed to develop critical thinking skills and to ensure that the student has an understanding of the topics covered and is not just memorizing facts. Revamped and expanded throughout the book and tagged to chapter subsections, Learning Objectives help students focus on key concepts and maximize their study time.
UNIQUE CHAPTERS: Unlike most physical geology textbooks, this title devotes an entire chapter to "Earth History," covering the history of Earth from its formation 4.6 billion years ago to the present. A full chapter on "Life History" details the history of life on Earth from its first appearance to the present day. These two additional chapters offer the opportunity for students to gain an understanding in a summarized overview of Earth's geological and evolutionary history.
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1. Understanding Earth: A Dynamic and Evolving PlanetPreview this chapter
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