Author Description

For all introductory physical geology courses. Bringing Earth to life Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology is a leading text in the field, characterized by no-nonsense, student-friendly writing, excellent illustrations, and a modular structured learning path. The learning path is driven by learning objectives that allow students to demonstrate their understanding at the end of each section. The authors' emphasis on currency and relevance includes the latest thinking in the field. The 13th Edition features significant content updates, a new Geology in the News feature to promote student engagement, and a new Data Analysis feature to help students develop critical thinking skills.