ISBN: 9780131002180

Product Descript This interesting book uses plate tectonics as its central theme; it acquaints readers with California geology. Basic principles in the beginning of the book and tables of… More...

Product Descript This interesting book uses plate tectonics as its central theme; it acquaints readers with California geology. Basic principles in the beginning of the book and tables of highlights for each province enable the reader to understand the whole picture of catastrophic natal disasters, California history, mining methods, and societal impacts; it brings the lessons of geology closer to the everyday context of California life. KEY TOPICS: After a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of geology, this book then focuses on the geological highlights of California (young volcanoes, deserts, the Mojave Desert, the Sierra Nevada, the Klamath Mountains, water, the Great Valley, the coast Ranges, earthquakes, faults, and seismic safety, the transverse ranges, and the peninsular ranges). The inside back and front covers of the book contain a wealth of readily available informat, with comprehensive geologic, fault, relief, and mountain range maps. MARKET: A handy desk reference for geologists, this book is also a source of informat for anyone interested in the evolut of Californias terrain. About the Author Deborah R. Harden is a Professor in the Department of Geology at San Jose State University, where sheches undergraduate and graduate courses in California geology and Earth-surface processes. Her particular interests are in landscape-forming processes, rivers, the effects of faults on streams, human impacts on watersheds, and California geology. Before coming to San Jose State University, Dr. Harden worked as a geologist for a private engineering consulting firm and as a hydrologist for the U.S. Geological Survey. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado and B.S. and M.S. degrees from Stanford University, all in geology. Dr. Harden has had the privilege and opportunity of visiting and studying geology and landscapes in many parts of the world, both professally and with her family. Excerpt. ? Reprinted by permiss. All rights reserved. Almost 100 years ago, on April 18, 1906, Californians encountered one of the unwelcome consequences of living on an active tectonic plate boundary, when the 1906 earthquake ed many of northern Californias communities. As we approach the centennial of the earthquake, we can appreciate our increased understanding of California geology and the greater preparedness for natural disaster that has come with that knowledge. Most Californians are ae that earthquakes, volcanic erupts, floods, and landslides have geological causes, but they are less ae of the positive influences of plate tectonics on the states history, economy, and quality of life. Resources such as gold, , and fertile s are of Californias geologic history, as is the diverse and beautiful landscape of our state. The supply, distribut, and safety of water in California will continue to be a major force in the states future, and they are partly controlled by geology. These are some of the reasons that students are attracted to beginning geology courses. Many of these students are not particularly interested in detailed informat about rocks, formats, geologic models, or ages of materials. Many come to these courses without prior background in geology and without fluency in the complex vocabulary of geology and science in general. This book is intended to acquaint those students with the basic geologic history of California and to cover those topics that do interest non-geologists. I have included examples of natural disasters, aspects of California history that are tied to geology, geological resources, and discusss of the impact of geology on California society. These topics bring the relevance of geology to the daily context of California life. PURPOSE This book is intended for a semester-long course in California geology, but covering all of the chapters in detail during that time is not a realistic goal. Instructors ar, Gut, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Bestes Angebot, [LT: BestOffer], Edition Description: 2, Binding: Hardcover, Publication Date: 04-11-2003, Sprache: English, Publication Year: 04-11-2003, Country of Origin: USA, United States, Manufacturer/Packer/Importer Details: ERGODE, Net Quantity/Number of Units: 1, Dimensions (LxWxH) - Inches: 1.5X9.4X7.6, ISBN-10: 013100218X, ISBN-13: 9780131002180, SKU: SONG013100218X, Buchtitel: California Geology, Pearson<