Peter this is far the best book for non-science majors - I used and love it, very simple and lots of good materials for students to get the best of geology has top offer, , althought I miss the ones by tarbuck they are awesome as well, but Reynolds tops all
Pearson is the publisher
I hope this Helps, thanks Tibi Marin, Ed.S, NASA AES
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From: "Cormas, Peter" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tue, June 8, 2010 11:58:43 AM
Subject: Conceptually-based geology text
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
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Peter C. Cormas, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Science Education
Elementary/Special Education
Providence College
Providence, RI 02918
