Earth System History
Steve Stanley was the first author to write an historical geology textbook with whole-earth approach to the subject. It remains the only textbook for the course written from a truly integrated earth systems perspective. \ Now in its Third Edition, Earth System History has three powerful reasons to remain the leading textbook in this market: unmatched currency; proven student pedagogy; and a new interactive online study center.
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This colorful textbook explains how the biological and nonbiological systems of the Earth function in synchrony. It walks through the stages of Earth's history and shows how the interrelated processes have been vital in creating our present world. New elements to this second edition include boxed features on Earth system shifts and discussions of molecular clocks, molecular phylogenies, and methane hydrates. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Booknews An introductory undergraduate level text integrating the history of life and the history of the physico-chemical environment. Abundant color illustrations. The CD-ROM includes study exercises and activities and geological animations. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Part I. Principles 1. Earth as a System 2. Rock-Forming Minerals and Rocks 3. The Diversity of Life 4. Environments and Life 5. Sedimentary Environments 6. Correlation and Dating of the Rock Record 7. Evolution and the Fossil Record 8. The Theory of Plate Tectonics 9. Continental Tectonics and Mountain Chains 10. Major Chemical CyclesPart II. Changing Earth 11. The Archean Eon of Precambrian Time 12. The Proterozoic Eon of Precambrian Time 13. The Early Paleozoic World 14. The Middle Paleozoic World 15. The Late Paleozoic World 16. The Early Mesozoic Era 17. The Cretaceous World 18. The Paleogene World 19. The Neogene World 20. The HoloceneSummary/Review Questions Appendix: Stratigraphic Stages Glossary Index
\ BooknewsAn introductory undergraduate level text integrating the history of life and the history of the physico-chemical environment. Abundant color illustrations. The CD-ROM includes study exercises and activities and geological animations. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.\ \
