The updated and revised 3^rd edition of Introducing Geology: A Guide to the World of Rocks explores the material that forms most of our planet

What does this book cover?

Introducing Geology: A Guide to the World of Rocks (Third Edition) (Introducing Earth and Environmental Sciences) is a broad but detailed and concise overview of the entire discipline of Geology, designed for non-experts and beginning students.

It contains a great deal of valuable information, including:

• A starting point for deeper explorations of geology or university level classes
• A clear and straightforward summary of what geology is and what it tells us about the planet
• How crystals, fossils and other treasures can be found in the earth
• How fossils can tell us hidden truths about how life and the earth itself has changed over time

About the Authors  

Graham Park works at keel University, where he holds the post of Emeritus Professor of Tectonic Activity. He has been extensively published over the years, and besides this volume his writing credits include many pieces on the earth sciences, from complex academic subjects to popular science books like those in the Introducing… series.

In Introducing Geology: A Guide to the World of Rocks, he presents a guide which will help you explore the world underneath.