Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology

By Edward J. Tarbuck and Frederick K. Lutgens

Book Overview

To understand timely issues such as natural disasters and environmental challenges--and to evaluate solutions to related problems--the average citizen needs a basic awareness of the scientific principles that influence our planet. This trusted book makes an often-complex subject accessible to readers with a strong focus on readability and illustrations.Offers a meaningful, non-technical survey that is informative and up to date for learning basic principles and concepts. Includes a revised and expanded GEODe Earth CD-ROM. Updates and revises art and illustrations to include dozens of new high-quality, photographs carefully selected to aid understanding and add realism. Provides a wealth of new special-interest boxes, including "Earth as a System," "People and the Environment," and "Understanding Earth."A useful reference for anyone interested in learning more about Earth's geology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0131148656
• ISBN13: 9780131148659
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
• Length: 736 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 1.0" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Awesome book!

I recently wrapped-up a Geology course and this was the book we used. The book played an instrumental role in the passing grade ("A") that I received due to its clear and informative way of explaining things. Logically it helps when you have a great professor like the one I had. The book is structured so that images (lots of them) accompany the text, thus allowing us, the reader, to be able to grasp the concept through visualization and reading comprehension. TRUE it is expensive, yet you can offset the price by purchasing a used one. As with most college material you must look at it for what it is...an investment in our future. Javier Lizano, Los Angeles, California- USA

Fast service!

I received my product quickly and it was exactly as described. No surprises. Very reliable.

Good Condition

I bought the book for my sis who is in college, so I cant speak for the content of the book, but the service and condition in which it arrived was excellent.

This is pretty good!

I bought this study guide to help me in my geology class. It isn't the same edition as my textbook but it is still the same. The chapters are the same and it has really helped me remember the material. The pages have fill in the blank and multiple choice and practice quizzes. All the answers are at the end of the book. I recomend this for anyone who is taking geology and is using the "Earth" book.