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Teach Yourself Geology (Teach Yourself Science) (Paperback)

by David A. Rothery (Author)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Teach Yourself Books; New edition edition (27 Jun 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340867531
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340867532
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.4 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 208,613 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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We all live on the Earth...but how many of us are aware of all the processes that shape - and sometimes shake - its surface? "Teach Yourself Geology" is a comprehensive introduction to the nature and history of the Earth, ranging from volcanoes to the implications of our limited natural resources. Featuring extensive black and white and colour illustrations, "Teach Yourself Geology" covers: the origin and evolution of the Earth; rocks, minerals and fossils; key geological processes; earthquakes and volcanoes; geology on other planets; and how to carry out field work.

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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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to geology., 27 Jul 2001
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to geology, 25 Jun 2001
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to geology, 23 Dec 2003
This book is an excellent introduction to geology for the interested amateur. Not only does it explain geological theory and processes in a clear, concise way, but it also gives practical advice for undertaking your own field trips.

Additionally, this is one of the companion books recommended for the Open University geology course S260 (and in fact David Rothery wrote some of the material for this course too!). If you are thinking about taking this course, then a good plan would be to buy this book, and also Teach Yourself Volcanoes, and to read them during the winter before you start the course - this will give you a solid headstart and introduce you to many of the concepts you will be meeting in your studies.

I agree with a previous reviewer that the book would be improved by a more detailed study of minerals, but as it is pitched as an introductory text it really cannot be faulted in this regard.

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