Essentials of Geology

Marshak, Stephen

ISBN 10: 0393667537 ISBN 13: 9780393667530

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 2019

Synopsis

A hands-on, visual learning experience for physical geology

Marshak’s NEW Guided Learning Explorations on key topics, Smartwork5 activities featuring a variety of engaging question types, and exclusive Geotours Google Earth exercises make for a memorable hands-on learning experience. These resources integrate and build on the vibrant, narrative-style visuals from the text. Our robust suite of videos, animations, and interactive simulations help students master geologic concepts.

About this title

About the Author:

is a Professor Emeritus of Geology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he taught for 35 years.  During this time, he also served as Head of the Department of Geology and as Director of the School of Earth, Society, & Environment.  Steve holds an A.B. from Cornell University, an M.S. from the University of Arizona, and a Ph.D. from Columbia University all in geology.  His research interests in structural geology and tectonics have taken him in the field on several continents.  Steve, a Fellow of the Geological Society of America, has won the highest teaching awards at both the college and campus levels at the University of Illinois, and has also received a Neil Miner Award from the National Association of Geoscience Teachers for “exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the Earth Sciences.”  In addition to research papers and

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About this edition

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 0393667537
• ISBN 13: 9780393667530
• Binding: Loose Leaf
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 720