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Geology of the Great Basin is the essential introduction to the geology of this physically complex, ever-changing region. Written in a clear, succinct style and generously illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and maps, the book describes the fundamentals of geologic processes, then discusses the physical attributes and geologic history of the Great Basin. The author also offers readers information about specific sites where significant geologic features can be observed. The book, first published in 1986, is now available in a new, easier-to-handle paperback edition that will make it more convenient for classroom use and for readers who want to carry it with them in their car or backpack.

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  1. Cover Page
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  1. Title Page, Copyright page, Dedication page
  2. pp. iii-v
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  1. Contents
  2. p. vii
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  1. Preface
  2. pp. ix-x
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  1. PART I: Rocks, Concepts, and Processes
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  1. 1. Introduction
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  1. 2. The Great Basin
  2. pp. 7-10
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  1. 3. Raw Materials of the Great Basin
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  1. 4. Understanding the Earth
  2. pp. 25-32
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  1. 5. Time, The Relentless Flow
  2. pp. 33-39
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  1. 6. Fossils, The Timekeepers
  2. pp. 40-50
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  1. 7. The Restless Earth
  2. pp. 51-58
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  1. 8. Shaping of the Land
  2. pp. 59-75
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  1. PART II: Great Basin History
  2. p. 77
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  1. 9. The Prepaleozoic
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  1. 10. The Paleozoic
  2. pp. 93-114
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  1. 11. The Mesozoic
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  1. 12. The Cenozoic
  2. pp. 137-162
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  1. PART III: The Great Basin Today
  2. p. 163
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  1. 13. Mineral Resources
  2. pp. 165-191
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  1. 14. Water
  2. pp. 192-204
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  1. 15. Caves
  2. pp. 205-209
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  1. 16. Selected GB Parks
  2. pp. 210-224
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  1. 17. The Future
  2. pp. 225-226
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  1. Acknowledgments
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  1. References
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  1. Index
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