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Available Titles Cengagenow Ser.: Historical Geology : Evolution of Earth and Life Through Time by Reed Wicander and James S. Monroe (2003, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherBrooks/Cole

ISBN-100534392873

ISBN-139780534392871

eBay Product ID (ePID)4603909

Product Key Features

Number of Pages448 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameHistorical Geology : Evolution of Earth and Life Through Time

SubjectEarth Sciences / Sedimentology & Stratigraphy, Earth Sciences / Geology, General

Publication Year2003

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorReed Wicander, James S. Monroe

Subject AreaScience

SeriesAvailable Titles Cengagenow Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight32.9 Oz

Additional Product Features

Edition Number4

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2003-107331

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsI particularly liked the time-line and tables in the chapters that showed the sequence and progression of events. It simplifies an otherwise confusing series of events that are explained separately in the text (such as orogenic events and glacial events and biological events) and ties them together, giving the student a better overall picture of what (and when) things were going on and how they may be related., "I would strongly consider adopting the Wicander text for next year because of its readability, abundant illustrations, its adherence to the central themes, and the subordination of unnecessary technical jargon." "...I think your text does a superlative job at teaching the basic concepts and is well-organized around the central themes.", "The text is very readable and students have told me that they really enjoyed reading it. They felt that it was at a good level so as not to be buried in the minutiae." "I really like the summary tables at the end of the Era chapters. Those are priceless and should be beneficial to the student.", The clear, simple, and easy-to-understand writing style is one reason why we have continued to use Wicander and Monroe in Historical Geology lectures for seven of the past eight years. During the sole year that we changed to another textbook (based on the perception that the other book had more extensive art and graphics), we discovered that our students had greater difficulty following the writing style of the Levin book.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal551.7

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisHISTORICAL GEOLOGY: EVOLUTION OF EARTH AND LIFE THROUGH TIME teaches students basic geologic principles as well as how scientists apply these principles to unravel Earth's history. Wicander and Monroe present a balanced overview of both the geological and biological history of Earth as a continuum of inter-related events. These events reflect the underlying principles and processes that have shaped our planet. The authors also explain the historical development of these basic principles and processes, and their importance in deciphering Earth history. Three major themes-time, evolutionary theory, and plate tectonics-are woven together throughout the book. These themes help students link essential material to enhance their understanding of historical geology., HISTORICAL GEOLOGY: EVOLUTION OF EARTH AND LIFE THROUGH TIME teaches students basic geologic principles as well as how scientists apply these principles to unravel Earth's history. Wicander and Monroe present a balanced overview of both the geological and biological history of Earth as a continuum of inter-related events. These events reflect the underlying principles and processes that have shaped our planet. The authors also explain the historical development of these basic principles and processes, and their importance in deciphering Earth history. Three major themes'time, evolutionary theory, and plate tectonics'are woven together throughout the book. These themes help students link essential material to enhance their understanding of historical geology.

LC Classification NumberQE28.3.W53 2003