The Solid Earth

By C.M.R. Fowler

Book Overview

The second edition of this acclaimed textbook has been brought fully up-to-date to reflect the latest advances in geophysical research. It is designed for students in introductory geophysics courses who have a general background in the physical sciences, including introductory calculus. New to this edition are a section of color plates and separate sections on the earth's mantle and core. The book also contains an extensive glossary of terms, and includes numerous exercises for which solutions are available to instructors from www.cambridge.org/9780521893077. First Edition Hb (1990): 0-521-37025-6 First Edition Pb (1990): 0-521-38590-3

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521893070
• ISBN13: 9780521893077
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 728 Pages
• Weight: 4.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Solid Text - Physics Oriented

This is indeed a fine text. I think it is easier to read and work through if one has a strong background in physics (vs. geology) as the methodology is quite similar to the standard approach in physics, i.e. make a conjecture based on some physical intuition, attempt to derive relevant equations from basic principles, and then apply those equations. Geology is typically more descriptive and slightly less rigorous so I would imagine someone approaching this text from a geology dominated background might have a harder time reading it than a person coming to geophysics from physics or math.

Outstanding Text

This is an outstanding text that is widely respected. Before I developed my own notes, I used it in my classes at the University of Oklahoma. Fowler is very clear in her explanations and coverage. The first review here reads like a disgruntled student and does this fine book a disservice.