Geology and the Environment

by Bernard W. Pipkin, Dee D. Trent, Richard Hazlett

The renowned author team of Bernard Pipkin and Dee Trent is joined in this Fourth Edition of GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT by Rick Hazlett of Pomona College. This stellar author team has the most field expertise, and the greatest depth of experience in bringing that field knowledge to the student, of any in this market. Pipkin/Trent/Hazlett's GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT explores the relationship between humans and the geologic hazards, processes, and resources that surround us. A tested market leader with an emphasis on how geology can improve the human condition, this new edition updates demographic statistics and the problems of overpopulation, reviewing what we have to do in order to create a sustainable society for the next generation. The popular themes of remediation and prevention are highlighted in this new edition, which focuses on teaching students to analyze geological questions of pressing social and environmental importance through the acclaimed case study and "Critical Thinking" elements. To further enhance the student's learning experience, this edition is now fully integrated, on a conceptual level and with book-specific interactivities, through means of a FREE, brand-new student tutorial system called Environmental GeologyNow. Environmental GeologyNow is Web-based, assessment-driven, and completely flexible, offering a personalized learning plan based on each student's quiz results to help students focus on the concepts they don't yet understand. This superior teaching package provides each student with fun, interactive learning opportunities.

Genres: Science

592 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Aaron Rodriguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a geology textbook set in the context/lens of environmental sciences. Spanning 15 chapters the textbook covers a lot of elementary principles and concepts as it relates to geology. It reads for a college introductory audience. It's a bit outdated. The authors' bias bleeds out through the pages at times which is a bit disingenuous from the perspective of critical thinking. I thought that the chapters could have done a better job in regard to reinforcing concepts by way of referencing back to previously read chapters. I wanted the chapters to elaborate on previously learned concepts by developing geology and environmental concepts instead of what the authors chose to do, which was, "reference chapter X." What it lacks depth in regard to chemistry, it makes up in breadth regarding overall geological concepts. The chapters provide case studies which seek to help reinforce learned concepts in the chapter; this is helpful. I wish there was more effort from authors to reinforce comprehensive understandings because there's a lack of help from the author via end-of-chapter questions.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read ch 1-9, 11-14.

[Valleri · Rating 4 out of 5]

This geology textbook does so much more than explain what geologic processes Earth harbors. Volcanoes, earthquakes, and glaciers grace these vivid pages and rich informational paragraphs enable the reader to easily understand complex ideas. The importance of carbon emission regulation, the creation of clean renewable resource practices, and the impact of interrupted soil cycles are also covered in depth from a scientific standpoint with adequate supporting data.