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Geology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) Kindle Edition

by Jan Zalasiewicz (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 87 ratings
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Ranging across the 4.6 billion year history of the planet, geology is the subject that encompasses almost all that we see around us, in one way or another, and also much that we cannot see, beneath our feet, and on other planets. The fruits of geology provide most of the materials that give us shelter, and most of the energy that drives our modern lives. Within the study of geology lie some of the clues to the extraordinary impact our species is going to play out on
the planet, in centuries and millennia to come.

In this Very Short Introduction Jan Zalasiewicz gives a brief introduction to the fascinating field of geology. Describing how the science developed from its early beginnings, he looks at some of the key discoveries that have transformed it, before delving into its various subfields, such as sedimentology, tectonics, and stratigraphy. Analysing the geological foundations of the Earth, Zalasiewicz explains the interlocking studies of tectonics, geophysics, and igneous and metamorphic
petrology and geochemistry; and describes how rocks are dated by radiometric dating. Considering the role and importance of geology in the finding and exploitation of resources (including fracking), he also discusses its place in environmental issues, such as foundations for urban structures and sites for
landfill, and in tackling issues associated with climate change. Zalasiewicz concludes by discussing the exciting future and frontiers of the field, such as the exploration of the geology of Mars.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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    OUP Oxford
  4. Publication date
    July 16, 2018
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    Very Short Introductions
  6. Language
    English
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"[An] impressively skillful narrative...Geology has a gifted new popular science writer."

-- "New Scientist on The Planet in a Pebble"

About the Author

Eric Jason Martin is a producer, director, and voice performer based in Los Angeles. He is the AudioFile Earphones and Audie Award-winning narrator of over 200 audiobooks, including works by Kurt Vonnegut, David Foster Wallace, Karin Slaughter, and Lee Child.

Jan Zalasiewicz is a professor in the Department of Geology at the University of Leicester. A field geologist, paleontologist, and stratigrapher, he has published several books, including Rocks: A Very Short Introduction and The Planet in a Pebble.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BS1HLTQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ OUP Oxford (July 16, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 16, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 11201 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray for textbooks ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0198804458
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 87 ratings

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Andrew Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic introduction to geology
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2021
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My first degree was in geology and I then went on to teach the subject at A-level. With that background, I loved reading this book. It covers the full range of topics studied by geologists, with a particularly interesting chapter on fieldwork. It is definitely one of the best Very Short Introductions that I've read and I would highly recommend it if you'd like to know more about this fascinating discipline.
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Paulo Silveira
1.0 out of 5 stars Decepcionante
Reviewed in Brazil on October 20, 2018
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Comprei esperando um livro introdutório sobre Geologia. Esperava alguma ênfase sobre tempo geológico, formação e ciclo das rochas, etc. No entanto os assuntos são tratados de uma maneira muito geral e pouco profunda. Ilustrações péssimas neste livrinho (formato de livrinho literalmente). Péssima compra.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2018
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Very clear and well written.
A previous reviewer suggested avoiding the Kindle version for an unspecified reason. I found no problem with the Kindle version at all either on the B ad W Kindle or using the Kindle Cloud Reader and the computer.
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Mr. G. Savage
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect intro
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2019
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Duction to a mind blowing topic. The last chapter about the brief history of earth is endlessly readable on its own.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A lot of knowledge in a little book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2020
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Very informative and interesting
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