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Fundamentals of Geophysics
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Fundamentals of Geophysics Hardcover - 2007 - 2nd Edition

by William Lowrie


Summary

This second edition of Fundamentals of Geophysics has been completely revised and updated, and is the ideal geophysics textbook for undergraduate students of geoscience with an introductory level of knowledge in physics and mathematics. It gives a comprehensive treatment of the fundamental principles of each major branch of geophysics, and presents geophysics within the wider context of plate tectonics, geodynamics and planetary science. Basic principles are explained with the aid of numerous figures and step-by-step mathematical treatments, and important geophysical results are illustrated with examples from the scientific literature. Text-boxes are used for auxiliary explanations and to handle topics of interest for more advanced students. This new edition also includes review questions at the end of each chapter to help assess the reader's understanding of the topics covered and quantitative exercises for more thorough evaluation. Solutions to the exercises and electronic copies of the figures are available at www.cambridge.org/9780521859028.

Details

  • Title Fundamentals of Geophysics
  • Author William Lowrie
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition number 2nd
  • Edition 2
  • Pages 392
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Cambridge University Press
  • Date October 31, 2007
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780521859028 / 0521859026
  • Weight 2.78 lbs (1.26 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.09 x 8.81 x 0.97 in (28.17 x 22.38 x 2.46 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Geophysics
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008270065
  • Dewey Decimal Code 551