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Wicander/Monroe's ESSENTIALS OF GEOLOGY, 3rd Edition continues the authors' tradition of presenting the basic principles and processes of geology in a clear, interesting, and concise narrative. It focuses on how geology relates to the human experience through frequent use of real-life examples and applications. Lively writing and the use of analogies draw students into the material, while a completely integrated pedagogical structure enhances students' comprehension of the important and difficult concepts. Throughout, the text emphasizes the connections between the content and students' lives.
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This text/CD-ROM package, designed for a one-semester introductory course in geology or the Earth sciences, explores the basic principles and processes behind Earth's evolution, stressing how geology affects individuals and society. Economic and environmental issues are integrated throughout. This third edition strengthens the systems approach, and includes many new color photos. The CD-ROM contains 50 interactive exercises that allow users to manipulate variables and data, plus 35 minutes of video clips and animations to illustrate difficult concepts. Wicander teaches geology at Central Michigan University. Monroe is professor emeritus of geology at Central Michigan University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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