EARTH MATERIALS COMPONENTS OF A DIVERSE PLANET (PB 2019)

Book Details

• Publisher: CRC Press

• Author: Dexter Perkins

• Language: English

• Edition: 1

• ISBN: 9780367185947

• Pages: 556

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions:

  • Length: 10.9 inches

  • Width: 8.6 inches

  • Height: 1.1 inches

About The Book

Earth Materials by Dexter Perkins is a comprehensive and engaging textbook designed to meet the growing demand for an integrated approach to studying minerals, rocks, and other Earth materials. This book is perfect for students in geoscience, mineralogy, and petrology courses, as well as for engineers and anyone keen to explore the Earth as a system.

In contrast to traditional encyclopedic textbooks, Earth Materials offers a more dynamic, student-centered approach. With a focus on inquiry and active learning, the book introduces key concepts through fascinating vignettes that open each chapter. The text is enriched with a variety of photographs and graphics that seamlessly support the content, making complex topics more accessible and engaging.

The book covers a wide range of topics including minerals, rocks, sediments, stratigraphy, weathering, soils, and water, along with in-depth explorations of mineral and energy deposits. It also introduces readers to soil mechanics and rock mechanics, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of Earth materials and their interrelations.

With its focus on Earth as a system, Earth Materials encourages students to think critically about the planet’s components and their interconnectedness. Ideal for learners from various disciplines, this textbook stands as an essential resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of the Earth’s materials and processes.