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West Publishing Company (1993), Paperback, 600 pages
Description
HISTORICAL GEOLOGY teaches students basic geologic principles as well as how scientists apply these principles to unravel Earth's history. Wicander and Monroe present a balanced overview of both the geological and biological history of Earth as a continuum of inter-related events. These events reflect the underlying principles and processes that have shaped our planet. The authors also explain the historical development of these basic principles and processes, and their importance in deciphering Earth history. Three major themes - time, evolutionary theory, and plate tectonics - are woven together throughout the book. These themes help students link essential material to enhance their understanding of historical geology.
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LibraryThing member aaronball8620
Historical Geology covers Earth's history from its formation up to the present day. It focuses on the mountain building orogenies, erosion of the oceans, and lifeforms preserved in the fossil record during each period geologic time.
The first several chapters are in effect a review of physical
Which brings us to the next major area this book focuses on: fossils and evolutionary theory. I enjoyed learning how to deciphering of sequences of sedimentary rock using geology and paleontology. My recommendation is that anyone interested in fossils should get this textbook.
The first several chapters are in effect a review of physical
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geology. Then the book begins explaining the sequences of sedimentary rock in relation to their deposition following the corresponding orogenies (tectonic collisions resulting in major mountain building episodes). Simply put, mountains form from the collision of continents. Once the orogeny occurs, erosion begins to wear mountains back down to sea level immediately after the mountain is formed. As this happens sediment buries and fossilizes plants and animals living in the deposition environment.Which brings us to the next major area this book focuses on: fossils and evolutionary theory. I enjoyed learning how to deciphering of sequences of sedimentary rock using geology and paleontology. My recommendation is that anyone interested in fossils should get this textbook.
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LibraryThing member aulsmith
I've found this textbook very useful as a reference for geological periods when reading other books that gloss over the complexities of geological time. It has especially made a number of things about my local geology clearer.
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Original publication date
1989
Physical description
600 p.; 10 inches
ISBN
0314012400 / 9780314012401
DDC/MDS
| 551.7 20 |
Other editions
Historical Geology by Reed Wicander (Paperback)