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Dictionary of Geological Terms: Third Edition (Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones)
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Product Description
From Aa toZweikanter, this popular dictionary has now been revised and updated. This edition includes over 1,000 new terms plus:
-accurate definitions without technical jargon
-many word origins
-hyphenation and pronunciation guide
-commonly used abbreviations
-a geologic time and life chart
The definitions in this book are drawn largely from the autoritative 36,000-term Glossary Of Geology, to which nearly 150 specialists from all fields of the geosciences contributed. Both the Glossary and this Dictionary were prepared as a service of the American Geological Institute, a federation of geoscience societies united to provide information to the science community and the public.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #142117 in Books
- Published on: 1984-04-11
- Released on: 1984-04-11
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 576 pages
Features
- ISBN13: 9780385181013
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Editorial Reviews
From the Publisher
From Aa toZweikanter, this popular dictionary has now been revised and updated. This edition includes over 1,000 new terms plus:
-accurate definitions without technical jargon
-many word origins
-hyphenation and pronunciation guide
-commonly used abbreviations
-a geologic time and life chart
The definitions in this book are drawn largely from the autoritative 36,000-term Glossary Of Geology, to which nearly 150 specialists from all fields of the geosciences contributed. Both the Glossary and this Dictionary were prepared as a service of the American Geological Institute, a federation of geoscience societies united to provide information to the science community and the public.
From the Inside Flap
From Aa toZweikanter, this popular dictionary has now been revised and updated. This edition includes over 1,000 new terms plus:
-accurate definitions without technical jargon
-many word origins
-hyphenation and pronunciation guide
-commonly used abbreviations
-a geologic time and life chart
The definitions in this book are drawn largely from the autoritative 36,000-term Glossary Of Geology, to which nearly 150 specialists from all fields of the geosciences contributed. Both the Glossary and this Dictionary were prepared as a service of the American Geological Institute, a federation of geoscience societies united to provide information to the science community and the public.
Customer Reviews
For All Geology Enthusiasts
The "Dictionary of Geological Terms" is a must have for geology professionals and amateurs alike. I am constantly referring to mine. It is one of the handiest and most used books in my colection.
Not for professionals or advanced students
This Dictionary may be adequate for earth science educators or amateur enthusiasts, but not for more advanced users. Some terms are out of date or inadequately defined, and many more technical terms are not included. My third year Geology undergraduate students and fellow graduate students found it insufficient.
Has every geological term you can possibly think of!
I've had this dictionary for over 2 months now, and I have yet found a geological term that is not in this book. The definitions are simple and easy to understand. I recommend this book to any one that is interested in the science of geology. Good for profesionals and students. This book has every geological term from 'aa' to 'zweikanter'.
