Geology and the environment

The renowned author team of Pipkin, Trent, and Hazlett is joined in this Fifth Edition of GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT by Paul Bierman of University of Vermont. This stellar author team has the most field expertise, and the greatest depth of experience in bringing that field knowledge to the student,...

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Other Authors: Pipkin, Bernard W.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Belmont, CA Thomson Brooks/Cole 2008
Edition:5th ed
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