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An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration, 3rd Edition Paperback – 18 April 2002
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The mathematics required in order to understand the text is purposely kept to a minimum, so the book is suitable for courses taken in geophysics by all undergraduate students. It will also be of use to postgraduate students who might wish to include geophysics in their studies and to all professional geologists who wish to discover the breadth of the subject in connection with their own work.
- ISBN-100632049294
- ISBN-13978-0632049295
- Edition3rd
- PublisherWiley-Blackwell
- Publication date18 April 2002
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions18.54 x 1.27 x 24.13 cm
- Print length278 pages
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"No doubt that this volume will once again prove to be a classic textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in geology, geophysics, and for anyone interested in Earth Science." The EGGS, February 2003
"Overall...this is an excellent book and no doubt will continue to be recommended for many undergraduate courses." Geological Magazine, August 2003
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An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration
This new edition of a well-established text is fully updated to reflect the important developments in geophysical methods since the production of the previous edition. The broad scope of previous editions is maintained, with even greater clarity of explanations from the revised text and extensively revised figures. Each of the major geophysical methods is treated systematically, developing the theory behind the method and detailing the instrumentation, field data acquisition techniques, data processing and interpretation methods. The practical application of each method to such diverse exploration applications as petroleum, groundwater, engineering, environmental and forensic is shown by case histories.
The mathematics required in order to understand the text is purposely kept to a minimum, so the book is suitable for courses taken in geophysics by all undergraduate students. It will also be of use to postgraduate students who might wish to include geophysics in their studies and to all professional geologists who wish to discover the breadth of the subject in connection with their own work.
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An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration
This new edition of a well-established text is fully updated to reflect the important developments in geophysical methods since the production of the previous edition. The broad scope of previous editions is maintained, with even greater clarity of explanations from the revised text and extensively revised figures. Each of the major geophysical methods is treated systematically, developing the theory behind the method and detailing the instrumentation, field data acquisition techniques, data processing and interpretation methods. The practical application of each method to such diverse exploration applications as petroleum, groundwater, engineering, environmental and forensic is shown by case histories.
The mathematics required in order to understand the text is purposely kept to a minimum, so the book is suitable for courses taken in geophysics by all undergraduate students. It will also be of use to postgraduate students who might wish to include geophysics in their studies and to all professional geologists who wish to discover the breadth of the subject in connection with their own work.
About the Author
Philip Kearey gained a B.Sc. in Geology and a Ph.D. in Geophysics at the University of Durham. After two years working for the Canadian government he took up a post as Lecturer in Applied Geophysics at the University of Bristol in 1976. He was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 1995. He was elected as Chartered Geologist of the Geological Society in 1991.
Mike Brooks was a Professor of Geology and Head of the Department of Geology at Cardiff University from 1978 to 1993 and is now a Professor Emeritus of the University. From 1993 to 2001 he was the Education and Training Officer of the Geological Society of London.
Ian Hill is Senior Lecturer in Geophysics at the University of Leicester where he teaches Geophysics and Plate Tectonics. He was the first chairman of the Environmental and Industrial Geophysics Group (EIGG) of the Geological Society of London. He is a Chartered Geologist.
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- Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell; 3rd edition (18 April 2002)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 278 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0632049294
- ISBN-13 : 978-0632049295
- Dimensions : 18.54 x 1.27 x 24.13 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 350,369 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 March 2013I found this text to be very clear and concise . The mathematical content should not be bewildering for professionals associated with geophysics , or indeed geology .
The only thing I could recommend for the next edition is the inclusion of some photographs illustrating the equipment used on site .
Otherwise an excellent book .
K. A. Whittington FICE , FGS .
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 January 2004This is the book all those who have nightmare of the mathematical aspects of geophysics need to see. This book simplifies all the calculus and makes it look like everyday arithmetic.Integrations are made to look like buying and selling, reading through the text gives you the feeling of reading a best selling novel. Earth scientists who care more about applications and not exotic principles and equation with theories will find this book an invaluable guide in everyday field and classroom work.The principles of the various geophysical methods are presented in basic understandable terms.Applications are stressed and practical examples given. Beginners, non geophysicist will get endeared to the course by merely reading through its first few flowing chapters. This all makes the subject look like a piece of cake, but that is what it is in reality following the way the whole subject is presented and outlined. i am a living testimony of how the book has fueled my interest and taken away my fear of all the numerous integrals and differential involved in geophysical theories. This is a must for all aspiring geophysicist as well those who want to know how the stuff works in geophysics. go get the book
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 April 2015Its a great all round text and I should know
Professor Peter Styles
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 May 2013Great introduction, easy to read, with some interesting examples. A cheap book suited to learn the basis in this field
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