- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Teach Yourself Books; 2005 edition edition (9 April 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340679921
- ISBN-13: 978-0340679920
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 741,216 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This is an introduction to the nature and history of the earth, ranging from volcanoes to fossils, from the problems of living with earthquakes to the implications of limited natural resources.
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A cheap and cheerful introduction to geology?
I am pleased with how this book has been received. It is proving popular as a simple general text for folk early in their study of geology, and is recommended as preparatory reading for various extramural classes and several Open University Earth Science courses. Some students have been kind enough to say that my book is easier and clearer to read than these too! There are plenty of other books that cover similar ground, but they are bigger and considerably more expensive.
I am pleased with how this book has been received. It is proving popular as a simple general text for folk early in their study of geology, and is recommended as preparatory reading for various extramural classes and several Open University Earth Science courses. Some students have been kind enough to say that my book is easier and clearer to read than these too! There are plenty of other books that cover similar ground, but they are bigger and considerably more expensive.
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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Teach Yourself Geology gives an excellent introduction to the subject, written to be accessible to the interested amateur, but with enough detail to provide a solid introduction to the subject for scientists from other areas of research. It will be enjoyed by readers from any background. In all, an excellent book which I highly recommend.
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
This contains just about everything the beginner needs to get a feel for modern geology. As ever, one would like to see more on particular topics (e.g. rock types and how the British scenery has been formed), but within the confines of its length, I think the author has done a splendid job of presenting a balanced, informative, and up-to-date introduction. Excellent value.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
This book is a must for anyone with an interest in geology who wants to learn more, or as a prelude to a degree in geology. If I've got one criticism, its that its too light on mineralogy and petrology.
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