Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Essentials of Geology 11th Edition, Lutgens and Tarbuck


Essentials of Geology 11th Edition PDF Download Ebook. Frederick K. Lutgens, Edward J. Tarbuck and Dennis G Tasa enhance both the approach and the visual presentation that have made this text a best-seller. This revision incorporates a new active learning approach throughout each chapter, which offers students a structured learning path and provides a reliable, consistent framework for mastering the chapter concepts.

It also includes new additions to the visual program and current issues, such as climate change, are thoroughly updated. This edition is supported by MasteringGeology™ — used by over 1.5 million science students, the Mastering platform is the most effective and widely used online tutorial, homework, and assessment system for the sciences.

The language of this book is straightforward and written to be understood. Clear, readable discussions with a minimum of technical language are the rule. Active Learning Approach offers the students a structured learning path and provides a reliable, consistent framework for mastering the chapter concepts.

Concepts are stated learning goals that are introduced in each chapter opener. These learning goals form the foundation for the rest of the chapter, and help students focus on the key concepts. Concept Checks within each chapter, every major section concludes with “Concept Checks” that allow students to monitor their understanding and comprehension of significant facts and ideas.

A new chapter devoted to climate change (Chapter 20) is provided in this edition. Chapter 20 looks at many links between geology and the climate system. It examines how climate change is detected and, after an overview of atmospheric “basics,” explores several important natural causes of climate change. The chapter concludes with an up-to-date examination of human impact on global climate—a critical global environmental issue.

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