Dictionary of Earth Science (Paperback)

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Paperback: 468 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 2 edition (Jan 27 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071410457
ISBN-13: 978-0071410458
Product Dimensions: 21 x 13.8 x 2.6 cm
Shipping Weight: 599 g
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Derived from the content of the respected McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, each title provides thousands of definitions of words and phrases encountered in a specific discipline. All include: .

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* Pronunciation guide for every term .
* Acronyms, cross-references, and abbreviations .
* Appendices with conversion tables; listings of scientific, technical, and mathematical notation; tables of relevant data; and more .
* A convenient, quick-find format .

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THE LANGUAGE OF EARTH SCIENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.

. Derived from the world-renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether you�re a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in science, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of earth science or gain an understanding of its key ideas and concepts. .

. Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students, The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Earth Science, Second Edition:.

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* Has been extensively revised, with 11,000 entries that fully define the language of the earth sciences.
* Includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations.
* Provides pronunciations for all terms.
* Covers such topics as geology, geochemistry, geography, geodesy, geophysics, hydrology, oceanography, meteorology, and climatology.
* Includes an appendix containing tables of useful data and information.
* Is based on the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms � for more than a quarter-of-a-century THE standard international reference.

. Carefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Earth Science, Second Edition, offers a standard of excellence unmatched by any similar publication..

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