Geology and the Environment
Pipkin and Trent's Third Edition of GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT explores the relationship between humans and the geologic hazards, processes, and resources that surround us. A true market leader, the book has an accessible and entertaining writing style, superior pedagogy, appropriate amount of detail and coverage, and tables that provide meaningful and relevant real data for readers. With an emphasis on geology that can improve the human endeavor, this new edition addresses the changing...
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Emphasizing the relationships between humans and geologic processes, this textbook covers plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, soil, weathering and erosion, mass wasting and subsidence, fresh-water resources, hydrologic hazards, coastal environments, glaciation and climate change, arid lands and desertification, mineral resources, energy, and waste management. The authors have taught at the University of Southern California, Citrus College, and Pomona College. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Booknews A book/CD-ROM text package for a one-semester undergraduate course for students with little or no science background, featuring color photos and case studies. Sections examine geologic principles, processes, and phenomena and relate them to human activities. This third edition adds chapter openers, and new material on recent natural disasters. The CD- ROM contains activities with simulations, animations, and live data. Pipkin is affiliated with the University of Southern California. Trent is affiliated with Citrus College. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Preface1Environmental Geology and Human Existence12Getting Around in Geology223Plate Tectonics514Earthquakes and Human Activities705Volcanoes and the Environment1186Weathering and Soils1527Landslides and Mass Wasting1828Subsidence and Collapse2149Water on Land23610Water Under the Ground26811Oceans and Coasts29412Extreme Climates and Climate Change32113Energy36414Mineral Resources and Society41015Waste Management and Geology456App. 1The Periodic Table485App. 2Mineral Table487App. 3Planes in Space - Dip and Strike489App. 4Pores, Flow, and Floating Rocks490App. 5Internet Sources of Information491Glossary493Index505Credits519
\ BooknewsA book/CD-ROM text package for a one-semester undergraduate course for students with little or no science background, featuring color photos and case studies. Sections examine geologic principles, processes, and phenomena and relate them to human activities. This third edition adds chapter openers, and new material on recent natural disasters. The CD- ROM contains activities with simulations, animations, and live data. Pipkin is affiliated with the University of Southern California. Trent is affiliated with Citrus College. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
