Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences

Zusatztext can really claim to offer comprehensive coverage of the earth sciences Informationen zum Autor Michael Allaby has written many books on environmental science and especially on climatology and meteorology. He is the General Editor of several Oxford Dictionaries, including the Dictionaries of Environment and Conservation, Ecology, Plant Sciences, and Zoology. Klappentext The Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences covers geology and related areas including planetary science, volcanology, palaeontology, and mineralogy. The new edition is thoroughly updated, with 150 new entries and numerous web links that are listed and regularly updated on a companion website. Zusammenfassung The Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences covers geology and related areas including planetary science, volcanology, palaeontology, and mineralogy. The new edition is thoroughly updated, with 150 new entries and numerous web links that are listed and regularly updated on a companion website. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface to the First Edition; Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the Third Edition; Contributors and Advisers; A Dictionary of Earth Sciences: A-Z; Appendices; A Stratigraphic Units as defined in the North American Stratigraphic Code, 1983; B Time Scales; C Wind Strength; D SI Units, Conversions, and Multiples; E List of Useful Websites (web-linked); Bibliography

Product details

• Authors: Michael Allaby
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.07.2013
• EAN: 9780199653065
• ISBN: 978-0-19-965306-5
• No. of pages: 672
• Series: Oxford Paperback Reference; Oxford Quick Reference; Oxford Quick Reference; Oxford Paperback Reference
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works