The Encyclopedia of Field and General Geology (Hardcover, 1988 ed.)

Field work, supplemented by laboratory studies, is a cornerstone for the geological sciences. This volume provides an introduction to general field work through selected topics that illustrate specific techniques and methodologies. One hundred and twenty-three main entries prepared by leading authorities from around the world deal with aspects of exploration surveys, geotechnical engineering, environmental management. field techniques, mapping, prospecting, and mining. Special efforts were made to include topics that consider aspects of environmental geology in particular those subjects that involve field inspections related to, for example, the placement of artificial fills, sediment control in canals and waterways, the geologic effects of cities, or the importance of expansive soils to environmental management and engineering. In addition, some widely ranging topics dealing with legal affairs, geological methodology, the scope and organization of geology, report writing, and other concepts, such as those related to plate tectonics and continental drift, provide a necessary perspective to the arena of field geology.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series
Release date:	September 2006
First published:	1988
Editors:	Charles W. Finkl
Format:	Hardcover • Electronic book text
Pages:	912
Edition:	1988 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-387-33562-9
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > General
LSN:	0-387-33562-5
Barcode:	9780387335629

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