
All geological processes demand of geologists a broad understanding of science. This text aims to help geologists understand the basic physics behind both common geological processes and the analytical techniques used in geology. It assumes that the reader - whether student,...

All geologists need a broad understanding of science to understand the processes they study and analytical techniques. In particular, geology students need to grasp the basic physics behind these processes, which this book provides in plain language and simple mathematics. It...

All geologists need a grasp on basic physics, and in plain language using simple mathematics, this book provides the understanding they need. It discusses a wide range of forces at work in geology against the background of Kepler's and Newton's laws; electromagnetic radiation,...
