The second revised edition of the Encyclopedia of Quaternary
Science, provides both students and professionals with an
up-to-date reference work on this important and highly varied area
of research. There are lots of new articles, and many of the
articles that appeared in the first edition have been updated to
reflect advances in knowledge since 2006, when the original
articles were written. The second edition will contain about 375
articles, written by leading experts around the world. This major
reference work is richly illustrated with more than 3,000
illustrations, most of them in colour.
Research in the Quaternary sciences has advanced greatly in the
last 10 years, especially since topics like global climate change,
geologic hazards and soil erosion were put high on the political
agenda. This second edition builds upon its award-winning
predecessor to provide the reader assured quality along with
essential updated coverage.Contains 357 broad-ranging articles
(4310 pages) written at a level that allows undergraduate students
to understand the material, while providing active researchers with
a ready reference resource for information in the field.
Facilitates teaching and learning.The first edition was regarded by
many as the most significant single overview of Quaternary science
ever, yet Editor-in-Chief, Scott Elias, has managed to surpass that
in this second edition by securing even more expert reviews whilst
retaining his renowned editorial consistency that enables readers
to navigates seamlessly from one unfamiliar topic to the next.
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