Fundamentals of Geophysics
Paperback: 392 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (October 22, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0521675960
ISBN-13: 978-0521675963
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.
