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Solid earth:an introduction to global geophysics 2e ed.
Fowler, C.M.R.
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Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:
9780521893077
ISBN-10: 05218930711
ISBN-10: 05218930711
Description:
Geophysics is a broad subject that encompasses not only the physics of the Earth but also that of the atmosphere and oceans. The heart of geophysics, however, is the theory of the solid Earth. This acclaimed textbook provides a general introduction to the study of modern physics of the solid Earth, including the workings of both the Earth's surface and its deep interior.
The book begins with a brief historical introduction to developments in geophysics. The next chapter discusses the important theory of plate tectonics and is followed logically by a chapter on geomagnetism and palaeomagnetism. Subsequent chapters deal with the subjects of seismology, gravity, radioactivity and the age of the Earth, and heat flow in the Earth. The book concludes with chapters on the mantle and core, and on the oceanic and continental lithospheres.
The emphasis throughout the discussion is on basic physical principles rather than instrumentation or data handling. Many helpful worked examples are given in the text and, in addition, there are exercises of various degrees of complexity at the end of each chapter. Solutions to many of the exercises are available to tutors by emailing splutions@cambridge.org. The book also contains an extensive glossary of geological and physical terms, as well as appendices that develop the more advanced mathematical aspects of seismology.
The Solid Earth is a textbook for undergraduate students enrolled in introductory geophysics courses who have a general background in the physical sciences, including introductory calculus. It can also be used as a reference book for graduate students and other researchers in the geological and geophysical sciences. This second edition has been revised to bring the content fully up to date and to reflect the most recent advances in geophysical research.
The book begins with a brief historical introduction to developments in geophysics. The next chapter discusses the important theory of plate tectonics and is followed logically by a chapter on geomagnetism and palaeomagnetism. Subsequent chapters deal with the subjects of seismology, gravity, radioactivity and the age of the Earth, and heat flow in the Earth. The book concludes with chapters on the mantle and core, and on the oceanic and continental lithospheres.
The emphasis throughout the discussion is on basic physical principles rather than instrumentation or data handling. Many helpful worked examples are given in the text and, in addition, there are exercises of various degrees of complexity at the end of each chapter. Solutions to many of the exercises are available to tutors by emailing splutions@cambridge.org. The book also contains an extensive glossary of geological and physical terms, as well as appendices that develop the more advanced mathematical aspects of seismology.
The Solid Earth is a textbook for undergraduate students enrolled in introductory geophysics courses who have a general background in the physical sciences, including introductory calculus. It can also be used as a reference book for graduate students and other researchers in the geological and geophysical sciences. This second edition has been revised to bring the content fully up to date and to reflect the most recent advances in geophysical research.