To Interpret the Earth
To Interpret the Earth
CAD$59.95
To Interpret the Earth is a concise and imaginative discussion of the general basis behind the scientific approach to problems within the earth sciences. It is aimed primarily at students and beginning researchers and attempts to inform them about the scientific method behind the study of the complex and dynamic systems that comprise the earth's surface. The discussion is illustrated with examples of the sort of problems typically encountered in the study of the earth's surface, and general solutions based on a scientific approach are provided. The book will be of value to undergraduate and postgraduate students in earth and environmental science, and also to researchers at all levels.
- Author is very well known and is 'elder statesman' in the earth sciences
- Hardback received excellent reviews
- Paperback at low price will sell to students and has adoption potential on graduate level courses
Reviews & endorsements
"...stimulating, thought-provoking...a great way to kick-start discussions with your students and colleagues about the nature of complex Earth systems and how we investigate them." PALAIOS
"...slim but provocative..." EOS
Product details
August 1998Paperback
9780521646024
144 pages
229 × 153 × 10 mm
0.21kg
64 b/w illus. 9 tables
Available
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- 1. To diagnose the Earth
- 2. Scientific method
- 3. Problems of explanation and extrapolation
- 4. Scientific approach and solutions
- References
- Index.
