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The Penguin Dictionary of Geology
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Penguin Dictionary of Geology
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Philip Kearey
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:336 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| Category/Genre | The Earth - natural history general |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780140514940
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| Classifications | Dewey:551.03 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Penguin Books Ltd
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| Imprint |
Penguin Books Ltd
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| Publication Date |
29 November 2001 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
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.
Author Biography
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.' (1991) He lives in Bristol.
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