2nd ed, 2001.
The New Penguin Dictionary of Geology is the most extensive and authoritative guide to earth sciences available. Covering over 7,700 key terms, it explains not only the core vocabulary of 'the study of the solid earth' but also relevant terms from the related disciplines of astronomy, biology, environmental geoscience, chemistry and physics. The result is a wide-ranging and up-to-date dictionary that will prove essential for student, researcher and keen amateur geologist alike.- Gives comprehensive coverage of the core subject areas of geology
- Provides helpful tables showing geological ages of the earth and SI units
- Defines relevant key terms from other subject areas
- Includes an extensive topic-based bibliography covering all aspects of geology
