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The main objective of introduction to environmental geology, 2nd edition, is to help equip studentsparticularly those who intend to take only a single science coursewith an understanding of the interactions between geologic processes and society. An igneous rock that has a relatively high silica content. Keller is professor of environmental geology at the university of california, santa barbara, where he holds a joint appointment with the environmental studies program and the department of geological sciences. Introduction to environmental geology 5th edition by keller and publisher pearson. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Introduction to environmental geology 5th edition rent. New focus on five fundamental concepts of environmental geology the text recognizes that 1 the majority of these students will never take another geology or science course, and 2 the primary goal of most instructors, therefore, is not to train scientist but to help create an informed citizenry. Keller, environmental geology, 9th edition pearson. Focuses on five fundamental concepts of environmental geology. It contains both written and graphic text material, intratext links to other internal material which may aid in understanding topics and concepts, intratext links to the appendices and glossary for tables and definitions. From the author who defined the environmental geology course, this text presents geologic processes in context with their impact on humans, our lives and societies. An earth systems approach 2nd edition by merritts, dorothy and publisher w. Other important concerns of environmental geology include. Download living with earth an introduction to environmental geology ebook free in pdf and epub format.
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