Physical geology /
Montgomery, Carla W., 1951-
Physical geology / Carla W. Montgomery. - third edition. - xv, 544 pages. : illustrations. (some color.) ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An invitation to geology; minerals and rocks; igneous rocks and processes; volcanoes; weathering, erosion and soil; sediment and sedimentary rocks; metamorphic rocks; geological time; plate tectonics; earthquakes; the nature of the Earth's interior; the continental crust; the ocean basins; streams; groundwater and water resources; coastal zones and processes; glaciers; wind and deserts; mass movement, mass wasting; mineral resources; energy resources; planets and other strangers - the solar system.
Taking a process-oriented approach, this text introduces students to the nature of geology and discusses the development of internal processes. Features include: coverage of plate tectonics; boxed inserts, covering a variety of topics such as the Loma Prieta Earthquake and the recent volcanic eruptions in the Philippines; and a list of chemical elements (names and symbols) on the back cover.
Since publication of the first edition in 1996, Criminal Law by Kent Roach has become one of the best-selling and most highly-regarded titles in Irwin Laws Essentials of Canadian Law series. Professor Roachs clear and concise account of the current state of substantive criminal law and theory in Canada has become essential reading, not only in law schools, but also among judges, practitioners, and others involved in the criminal justice system. Irwin Law is pleased to announce publication of a thoroughly updated and expanded third edition of this most important book.
0697165558 (paper) 0697123286 (case)
91076813
Physical geology.
QE28.2 / .M66 1993
550 / M C P
Physical geology / Carla W. Montgomery. - third edition. - xv, 544 pages. : illustrations. (some color.) ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An invitation to geology; minerals and rocks; igneous rocks and processes; volcanoes; weathering, erosion and soil; sediment and sedimentary rocks; metamorphic rocks; geological time; plate tectonics; earthquakes; the nature of the Earth's interior; the continental crust; the ocean basins; streams; groundwater and water resources; coastal zones and processes; glaciers; wind and deserts; mass movement, mass wasting; mineral resources; energy resources; planets and other strangers - the solar system.
Taking a process-oriented approach, this text introduces students to the nature of geology and discusses the development of internal processes. Features include: coverage of plate tectonics; boxed inserts, covering a variety of topics such as the Loma Prieta Earthquake and the recent volcanic eruptions in the Philippines; and a list of chemical elements (names and symbols) on the back cover.
Since publication of the first edition in 1996, Criminal Law by Kent Roach has become one of the best-selling and most highly-regarded titles in Irwin Laws Essentials of Canadian Law series. Professor Roachs clear and concise account of the current state of substantive criminal law and theory in Canada has become essential reading, not only in law schools, but also among judges, practitioners, and others involved in the criminal justice system. Irwin Law is pleased to announce publication of a thoroughly updated and expanded third edition of this most important book.
0697165558 (paper) 0697123286 (case)
91076813
Physical geology.
QE28.2 / .M66 1993
550 / M C P