Fundamentals Of Geophysics (Record no. 36400)
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| fixed length control field | 01552nam a2200169 a 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9780521634540 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 0521634547 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 550 |
| Item number | LOW |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Lowrie, William ; |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Fundamentals Of Geophysics |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | Cambridge : |
| Name of publisher | Cambridge University Press, |
| Year of publication | 1997. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | xiv, 354 pages : |
| Other physical details | illustrations, maps ; |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Included Index |
| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | 1. The Earth as a planet --<br/>2. Gravity and the figure of the Earth --<br/>3. Seismology and the internal structure of the Earth --<br/>4. Earth's age, geothermal and electrical properties --<br/>5. Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism --<br/>6. Geodynamics. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | This unique textbook presents a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of geophysics. Unlike most geophysics textbooks, it combines both the applied and theoretical aspects to the subject. The author explains complex geophysical concepts using abundant diagrams, a simplified mathematical treatment, and easy-to-follow equations. After placing the Earth in the context of the solar system, he describes each major branch of geophysics: gravitation, seismology, dating, thermal and electrical properties, geomagnetism, paleomagnetism and geodynamics. Each chapter begins with a summary of the basic physical principles, and a brief account of each topic's historical evolution. The book will satisfy the needs of intermediate-level earth science students from a variety of backgrounds, while at the same time preparing geophysics majors for continued study at a higher level. |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | Reference Books |
| Collection code | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Cost, normal purchase price | Full call number | Accession Number | Koha item type |
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| Reference | Main Library | Main Library | Reference | 20/02/2003 | Purchased | 195.00 | 550 LOW | 005271 | Reference Books |
| Reference | Main Library | Main Library | Stacks | 27/04/2004 | Purchased | 351.00 | 550 LOW | 008902 | Lending Books |