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Realizing the broad diversity of introductory courses in both content and approach, we have designed each chapter to be as self-contained as possible so that material may be taught in a different sequence according the preference of the instructor.
New to This Edition. Providing readers with a very structured and visual review. Smaller, more manageable content modules in each chapter make key concepts more accessible than ever. SmartFigures are videos that digitally walk students through key chapter illustrations and are accessed in the printed text via scannable QR codes. Eye on the Earth feature engages students with active learning tasks, asking them to perform critical thinking and visual analysis tasks to analyze data and make predictions.
Table of Contents 1. An Introduction to Geology 2. Matter and Minerals 4. Magma, Igneous Rocks, and Intrusive Activity 5. Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards 6. Weathering and Soil 7. Sedimentary Rocks 8. Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks 9. Geologic Time Crustal Deformation Earthquakes and Earthquake Hazards Convergent Boundaries: Origin of Mountains Mass Wasting: The Work of Gravity Running Water Download instructor resources.
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Connect with us to learn more. Fred Lutgens and Ed Tarbuck have been good friends and colleagues since Between them, they have more than 57 years of experience teaching geology to undergraduates, and both have been recognized with awards as excellent and inspiring professors.
They share a special interest in introducing geology to beginning students and a belief in the value of field experiences for students of all levels. Lutgens and Tarbuck published their first college text, Earth Science , in In , as the first edition of Earth was being prepared, gifted geology illustrator Dennis Tasa joined the author team.
Since then the three have collaborated on more than twenty projects. Tarbuck enjoys downhill skiing in Colorado, fly fishing near his childhood home in Northern Minnesota, and spending time in the Cascades. Lutgens is an avid runner, and when he can make the time, truly enjoys hiking the canyons of the Colorado Plateau. Lutgens is devoted to jazz and classical music, whereas Tarbuck prefers pop artists or a good country station. Paper Bound with Access Card.
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You have successfully signed out and will be required to sign back in should you need to download more resources. Out of print. Edward J. Lutgens Dennis G. Tasa, Tasa Graphic Arts, Inc. If You're an Educator Download instructor resources Additional order info. Art that teaches and motivates includes high-quality photographs and line art that were carefully selected to aid understanding, add realism, and heighten student interest.
The art program is the work of Dennis Tasa, a gifted artist and respected geological illustrator. Strong Readability is achieved through the book's straightforward language, written to be understood.
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