| Geology of the American Southwest: A Journey Through Two Billion Years of Plate-Tectonic History Contributor(s): Ferrars, E. X. (Author), Baldridge, W. Scott (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521816394 ISBN-13: 9780521816397 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $115.90 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2004 Annotation: Scott Baldridge presents a concise guide to the geology of the Southwestern U.S. Two billion years of Earth history are represented in the rocks and landscape of the Southwest U.S., creating natural wonders such as the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Death Valley. This region is considered a geologist's "dream," attracting a large number of undergraduate field classes and amateur geologists. The volume will prove invaluable to students and will also appeal to anyone interested in the geology and landscape of the region's National Parks. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Geology |
| Dewey: 557.9 |
| LCCN: 2003051239 |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.32" W x 9.22" (1.37 lbs) 314 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Scott Baldridge presents a concise guide to the geology of the Southwestern U.S. Two billion years of Earth history are represented in the rocks and landscape of the Southwest U.S., creating natural wonders such as the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Death Valley. This region is considered a geologist's dream, attracting a large number of undergraduate field classes and amateur geologists. The volume will prove invaluable to students and will also appeal to anyone interested in the geology and landscape of the region's National Parks. |
