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- Geology of the Great Basin
- Book
- 2009
- Published by: University of Nevada Press
- Series: Max C. Fleishmann Series in Great Basin
summary
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.
Table of Contents
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- 1. Introduction
- pp. 3-6
- 2. The Great Basin
- pp. 7-10
- 3. Raw Materials of the Great Basin
- pp. 11-24
- 4. Understanding the Earth
- pp. 25-32
- 5. Time, The Relentless Flow
- pp. 33-39
- 6. Fossils, The Timekeepers
- pp. 40-50
- 7. The Restless Earth
- pp. 51-58
- 8. Shaping of the Land
- pp. 59-75
- 9. The Prepaleozoic
- pp. 79-92
- 10. The Paleozoic
- pp. 93-114
- 11. The Mesozoic
- pp. 115-136
- 12. The Cenozoic
- pp. 137-162
- 13. Mineral Resources
- pp. 165-191
- 16. Selected GB Parks
- pp. 210-224
- 17. The Future
- pp. 225-226
- Acknowledgments
- p. 227
- References
- pp. 229-230
Additional Information
ISBN
9780874178036
Related ISBN(s)
9780874177909
MARC Record
OCLC
47009549
Pages
249
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No