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For Introductory courses in Physical or Introductory Geology found in departments of Geology, Earth Science, or Physical Science. Significantly revised to be an optimum learning tool, the Tenth Edition of Earth's Dynamic Systems maintains its solid coverage of the two major energy systems of Earth: the plate tectonic system and the hydrologic cycle. Boasting a new, highly accessible four-part organization, this renowned text fulfills the needs of professors with current content and a striking illustration package, while exposing students to the global view of Earth and teaching them to look at the world as geologists do.
Series: Earth's Dynamic Systems
Paperback: 816 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 10 edition (July 27, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0131420666
ISBN-13: 978-0131420663
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1.1 x 10.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #355,374 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #53 in Books > Science & Math > Earth Sciences > Geophysics #563 in Books > Science & Math > Earth Sciences > Geology #823 in Books > Textbooks > Science & Mathematics > Earth Sciences
I own a copy of the fifth edition of this book. I am a science junkie and enjoy reading science text books. I find geology particularly interesting and over the years I have read dozens and dozens of geology textbooks. Earth's Dynamic Systems is by far the best I have ever read. If I was ever to teach a geology class, this is the book I would use. The line of thinking is so clear and logical in this book it is a joy to read. The illustrations are among the best I have ever seen and I have just the old the 5th ed. Generally when there are a number of good books on a given subject, they are all pretty much the same in quality. But that is not the case here, this book is head and shoulders above all other geology books. The edition I have also came with a lab manual that I also highly recommend. A wonderful set of books I am proud to own. If you are looking for a definitive single book that best covers all of geology, this is it. In this one book is more geology than in several other books put together. If you thoroughly read this book, you will know geology better than most geologists, it really is that good.
If you want a basic book that will help you understand geology you need this book. the book can fit anyone from age 7 to 70 (while you still see). every kid can understand basic geology concepts by looking at the pictures and reading the wothy text. even if you are a geologist like me you still enjoy wonderful pictures and great explanations. the glossary and the index help you find and understand hard words and terms
The author of this book was approached a few years ago by the publisher to make a new edition of the book. But rather than making another unneeded edition to bring the publisher more profits the author decided to make the entire book available online. You can find this book for free by googling the title. I liked it enough that I bought a cheap hard copy. Overall this is an excellent book on geology and is filled with lots of information, illustrations, and explanations. It has a good glossary, and index which makes looking up topics quick and easy.Update: It looks like the original author Dr. Hamblin has since passed away and this book is now once again being published under the new name Dynamic Earth. Unfortunately, this also means that the free website which Dr. Hamblin had setup is no longer available. However, I am glad to see this book continue to be published since it is an excellent of not the best introduction to college level geology.
I'm kind of an amateur geology junkie. I have many geology textbooks that I read because the subject interests me. (I am a nurse. I have a BA and two Masters in but they are in the biological sciences and in education.) This is my favorite geology textbook by far. The illustrations and photographs are beautiful and detailed. They really do provide a different way to learn the text, one that complements the text but is strictly visual. This book has many wonderful and detailed plate maps, ocean floor and continental surface maps with geological ages noted. You can easily see how mountain ranges on different continents were once together. The text itself is clear and leads you point by point toward the concept without a lot of effort. It's highly readable and if I were a student, this is the one I would want to "have" to read. A surprising number of other textbooks use circular definitions; they explain terms using the term in the explanation, which is of no use whatsoever. It's really surprising how often that is done. I didn't find it much in this text. The authors are very detailed in the way they cover each subject. There are several chapters on plate tectonics, for example, instead of just one long broad explanation in one chapter. There are several chapters on the hydrologic cycle, entire chapters on weathering, glaciers, rivers, etc. Each rock type has a chapter and an introductory chapter on Minerals. Really by far my favorite text.
Another great book. useful not only for a student but even for a graduated geologist, where you can find all the basic concepts explained in an exceptional way.
Haven't used it much, but I did look through it. Seems excellent value for money. Just that these days, like, doah, it's a book. When I'm somewhere else, it's quicker to google.
I have referred to this book several times. Useful for introductory and intermediate work.
Hamblin y Christiansen han creado el perfecto balance entre lo esencialmente tecnico y lo ampliamente comprensible. Es una obra que durara toda la vida en manos de geologos, geofisicos y cualquier amante del estudio del planeta tierra. Un exelente libro que, por su excesivo costo para latinoamérica, está fuera del alcance de muchos estudiantes quienes continuaremos estudiando en la bibliotecas. Una exelente obra de los autores y un muy mal acto de la editora.
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