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An Introduction to Fossils and Minerals: Seeking Clues to The Earth’s Past

No other aspect of geology is as popular with the public as the occurrence of fossils and minerals in earth materials. Countless geologists have been attracted to this discipline because at an early age they discovered the wonder and beauty of such treasures as dinosaurs and precious gems. Jon Erickson has woven a revealing story of the uniqueness of fossils and minerals in the natural world. Indeed this attractive book provides an important source of information for those people who are interested about the world in which they
live.This introduction to fossils and minerals admirably fulfills such an objective.

When the reader goes beyond the somewhat bewildering names of fossils, there can be ample reward discovering their importance in helping decipher the mysteries of rock formations and their development throughout time. In a somewhat different way knowledge about minerals also opens a window to their importance. These relationships, and the manner in which they have interacted throughout geological history, are explored in the book’s 10 chapters. The author traces Earth’s development during the millennia of geologic time (more than 4 billion years) and shows how a knowledge of fossils and minerals is crucial for unraveling this saga.

This short book title does not adequately indicate the large diversity of subject matter that is discussed. Indeed each chapter contains a wealth of topical information that places in perspective the essence of numerous different types of material and their relationships. This systematic treatment of Earth history, rock types, marine fossils, terrestrial fossils, crystals, gems, and precious metals provides indelible insights into Earth’s unique character. The data are up-to-date regarding the most recent discoveries on such topics as global tectonics and faunal extinctions, including a wealth of information about the demise of dinosaurs.

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No. Panggil
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Penerbit
New York : Facts On File, Inc..,
Deskripsi Fisik
QE711.2.E75; 560–dc21
Bahasa
English
ISBN/ISSN
0-8160-4236-5
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Tipe Media
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Edisi
Revised Edition
Subjek
GEOLOGI
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