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Fundamentals of Geophysics, second edition
This second edition of Fundamentals of Geophysics has pletely revised and
updated, and is the ideal geophysics textbook for undergraduate students of geoscience
with only an introductory level of knowledge in physics and mathematics.
Presenting prehensive overview of the fundamental principles of each major
branch of geophysics (gravity, seismology, geochronology, thermodynamics,
geoelectricity and ism), this text also considers geophysics within the wider
context of plate tectonics, geodynamics and ary science. Basic principles are
explained with the aid of numerous figures and important geophysical results are
illustrated with examples from the scientific literature. Step-by-step mathematical
treatments are given where necessary, allowing students to follow the derivations easily.
Text-boxes highlight topics of interest for more advanced students.
Each chapter contains a short historical summary and ends with a reading list that
directs students to a range of simpler, alternative or more advanced resources. This new
edition also includes review questions to help evaluate the readers’ understanding of the
topics covered and quantitative exercises at the end of each chapter. Solutions to the
exercises are available to instructors.
william
wrieis Professor Emeritus of Geophysics at the Institute of Geophysics at
Swiss Federal University (ETH), Zurich, where he has taught and carried out research
for over thirty years. His research interests include rock ism,
ostratigraphy, and tectonic applications of ic methods.
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