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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Geology & Minerology
Contributor(s): McGraw Hill (Author)
ISBN: 0071410449     ISBN-13: 9780071410441
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
OUR PRICE:   $30.40  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: February 2003
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Annotation: THE LANGUAGE OF GEOLOGY AND MINERALOGY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Derived from the world-renowned "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms," Sixth Edition, this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in science, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of geology and mineralogy or gain an understanding of its key ideas and concepts.

Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students, "The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Geology & Mineralogy," Second Edition:


* Has been extensively revised, with 9,000 entries encompassing the language of geology and mineralogy
* Includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations
* Provides pronunciations for all terms
* Covers such topics as physical geology, historical geology, mineralogy, marine geology, plate tectonics, petrology, sedimentology, and stratigraphy
* Includes an appendix containing tables of useful data and information
* Is based on the "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms" - for more than a quarter-of-a-century THE standard international reference

Carefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Geology & Mineralogy," Second Edition, offers a standard of excellence unmatched by any similar publication.
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BISAC Categories:
- Science | Earth Sciences - Geology
- Science | Earth Sciences - Mineralogy
- Science | Reference
Dewey: 550.3
LCCN: 2002033173
Series: McGraw-Hill Dictionary of
Physical Information: 0.88" H x 5.64" W x 8.26" (1.06 lbs) 420 pages
 
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THE LANGUAGE OF GEOLOGY AND MINERALOGY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Derived from the world-renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in science, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of geology and mineralogy or gain an understanding of its key ideas and concepts.

Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students, The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Geology & Mineralogy, Second Edition:


* Has been extensively revised, with 9,000 entries encompassing the language of geology and mineralogy
* Includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations
* Provides pronunciations for all terms
* Covers such topics as physical geology, historical geology, mineralogy, marine geology, plate tectonics, petrology, sedimentology, and stratigraphy
* Includes an appendix containing tables of useful data and information
* Is based on the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms - for more than a quarter-of-a-century THE standard international reference

Carefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Geology & Mineralogy, Second Edition, offers a standard of excellence unmatched by any similar publication.

Contributor Bio(s): McGraw-Hill: - Compiled by The Editorial Staff of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology (New York City), one of the most skilled, experienced, and innovative teams in the field of scientific publishing.