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Minerals and rocks form the foundation of geologic studies. This new textbook has been written to address the needs of students at the increasing number of universities that have compressed separate mineralogy and petrology courses into a one or twosemester Earth materials course.Key features of this book include: equal coverage of mineralogy, sedimentary petrology, igneous petrology and metamorphic petrology; copious field examples and regional relationships with graphics that illustrate the concepts discussed; numerous case studies to show the uses of earth materials as resources and their fundamental role in our lives and the global economy, and their relation to natural and humaninduced hazards; the integration of earth materials into a cohesive processbased earth systems framework; two color thoughout with 48 pages of four color.Readership: students taking an earth materials, or combined mineralogy and petrology course in an earth science degree program. It will also be useful for environmental scientists, engineering geologists, and physical geographers who need to learn about minerals, rocks, soil and water in a comprehensive framework.A companion website for this book is available at: www.wiley.com/go/hefferan/earthmaterials.
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- Q: What topics are covered in 'Earth Materials'? A: 'Earth Materials' covers mineralogy, sedimentary petrology, igneous petrology, and metamorphic petrology, providing a comprehensive overview of earth materials.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Earth Materials'? A: The author of 'Earth Materials' is Kevin Hefferan.
- Q: What is the publication date of this textbook? A: 'Earth Materials' was published on May 10, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does 'Earth Materials' have? A: 'Earth Materials' contains 672 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Earth Materials'? A: 'Earth Materials' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Earth Materials' suitable for beginners? A: 'Earth Materials' is designed for students taking an earth materials or combined mineralogy and petrology course, making it suitable for those new to the subject.
- Q: Are there any case studies included in 'Earth Materials'? A: Yes, 'Earth Materials' includes numerous case studies that illustrate the uses of earth materials as resources.
- Q: Does 'Earth Materials' include graphics and illustrations? A: Yes, the textbook features copious field examples and graphics that illustrate the concepts discussed throughout the book.
- Q: Where can I find additional resources related to 'Earth Materials'? A: A companion website for 'Earth Materials' is available at www.wiley.com/go/hefferan/earthmaterials.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Earth Materials'? A: 'Earth Materials' is currently in its first edition.