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I also have used Reynolds for two years now and it is a great fit for non-geologist and geologist alike (I have mixed classes). I am astounded by what my students have produced using their concept sketch process in conjunction with the text. ............................................................... Suzanne M (Suki) Smaglik Professor, Chemistry & Geology Central Wyoming College 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton, WY 82501 307-855-2146 (office); 307-855-2090 (Fax) http://web.mac.com/sukismaglik/CWC "She who laughs, lasts." ............................................................... From: Van Norden, Wendy [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 4:07 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Conceptually-based geology text I have been using the Reynolds book for 2 years now and I am very happy with it. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ________________________________ From: Frank Granshaw <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 14:24:50 -0600 To: <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Conceptually-based geology text Peter... I noticed that one of the other responders listed the Reynolds and others book. I did a review on one of their chapters and am seriously contemplating using it for our one term geology survey. Cheers Frank G. Frank D. Granshaw Earth Science Instructor Portland Community College Sylvania Campus Portland, OR 503-977-8236 On Jun 8, 2010, at 12:58 PM, Cormas, Peter wrote: Hi everyone, I was curious if anyone could recommend a conceptually-based geology text for a physical geology class for non-science majors. I'm currently using Marshak (Essentials of Geology 3rd Ed), but find it to be more of a collection of geological facts than a conceptual approach to the discipline. I'm not looking for something watered down, but a text that presents information as dynamic themes (e.g. rock cycle, plate tectonics, etc) or events/processes (e.g. a study of the eruption of Mt St Helens, Wegener's scientific reasoning towards theory formation). Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks, Pete ---------------------------- Peter C. Cormas, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Science Education Elementary/Special Education Providence College Providence, RI 02918