Graham R. Thompson, Jon Turk, "Earth Science and the Environment, 4 Edition"
Br–ks C.le | 2006 | ISBN: 0495112879 | 720 pages | Djvu | 36 MB
Br–ks C.le | 2006 | ISBN: 0495112879 | 720 pages | Djvu | 36 MB
Using two themes, earth systems and environmental issues, EARTH SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT provides a rich overview of all Earth-related disciplines, including geology, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, and astronomy. The authors provide a sense of how Earth functions as a single system composed of interacting subsystems and integrates coverage of enviromental issues in both the authoritative narrative and stunning multi-part visuals that emphasize the beauty of Earth science. To further enrich your experience, this earth science textbook is fully integrated with the CengageNOW online tutorial system. Web-based, assessment-driven, and completely flexible, the system provides you with a personalized learning plan based on a diagnostic pre-test to maximize your study time by focusing your attention where it is needed most.
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"It is fluid and fun to read… Even I learned a few things here and there. I find principles such as radiometric decay well-explained… This is a good textbook, generally well written for its purpose, and very well illustrated. The content is comprehensive, and can be used for either a one- or two-semester course… I think your two authors are to be congratulated on a fine job of putting this much material together, and I am looking forward to seeing the finished product."
"I like the plain language and presentation in this manuscript… The writers convey a tone of being interested in the way these concepts explain the real world and help us understand environmental issues."
"Overall I am very pleased with the presentation of the material. The enthusiasm of the writer(s) comes through."
"The writing style is very good. It is clear and readable without being dry."
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