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The Penguin Dictionary of Geology

AUTHOR Kearey, Philip
PUBLISHER Penguin Group (11/01/2001)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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The science of geology is going through a remarkable period of expansion and advancement. The New Penguin Dictionary of Geology contains over 7,500 fully updated definitions, making it the most extensive dictionary of the Earth sciences ever produced. It includes a full bibliography of up-to-date works covering all areas of geology. Authoritative and accessible, this new edition will prove invaluable to researcher, student, and amateur geologist.
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ISBN-13: 9780140514940
ISBN-10: 0140514945
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
Edition Number: 0002
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Page Count: 336
Carton Quantity: 10
Product Dimensions: 5.03 x 0.79 x 7.63 inches
Weight: 0.55 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography
Country of Origin: GB
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BISAC Categories
Science | Earth Sciences - Geology
Science | Dictionaries
Grade Level: College Freshman and up
Dewey Decimal: 550.3
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The science of geology is going through a remarkable period of expansion and advancement. The New Penguin Dictionary of Geology contains over 7,500 fully updated definitions, making it the most extensive dictionary of the Earth sciences ever produced. It includes a full bibliography of up-to-date works covering all areas of geology. Authoritative and accessible, this new edition will prove invaluable to researcher, student, and amateur geologist.
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Author: Kearey, Philip
Dr Philip Kearey is the senior lecturer in geophysics at Bristol University. He is fellow and chartered geologist of the Geological Society of London and has published numerous papers in various scientific journals. He is the editor of "The Encyclopaedia of the Solid Earth Sciences" (1993) and co-editor of "Global Tectonics" (1990) and "Introduction to Geophysical Exploration."
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