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'... it is a textbook but it's how a textbook should be. To begin with it is actually a joy to look at: a happy marriage of Cambridge University Press's publishing know-how and the Open University's experience in producing lively, informative and well-structured texts for students that are also accessible to the general reader. At under £30 in paperback with use of full colour in both diagrams and photos, it's an outstanding bargain. Now, if only the same team could address themselves to the remaining dozen or so periods of geological time ...' Douglas Palmer, New Scientist
'In short, this is a very well-written book, filled with up-to-date material and should be a challenging read for the best undergraduate students in geology. I would recommend this book as a supplementary text for several courses at my university and would encourage graduate students to add a copy to their library. Anyone doing research on the Cretaceous Period should have a copy.' Professor Wayne Ahr, Texas A&M University
'This book succinctly presents the new ideas of Earth System Science - that earth processes are interlinked and part of a much bigger picture - the hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere and geosphere are all dependent on each other and part of a global system. In many parts of the book, general principles of techniques and concepts are presented before application to the Cretaceous - so there is much to be gained by all earth science students from reading this text. The book is beautifully illustrated with colour figures and photographs, the latter coming from all over the world. The text is very readable and there are useful questions scattered throughout to enable students to ponder the significance of topics. I highly recommend this book to all Earth Scientists - students and professionals alike. The Open University team are to be congratulated on producing a fine textbook.' Professor Maurice Tucker, University of Durham
Book Description
This textbook on the Cretaceous era explores the interactions between the physical, chemical and biological processes operating within, and at the surface of, the Earth during this extreme period in history. Characterized by high atmospheric carbon dioxide and global warmth, the Cretaceous era is very relevant to future climatic change studies. Designed for use in undergraduate and graduate courses, the text includes chapter summaries, focus boxes, and Questions and Answers throughout. It is supported by a website hosting sample pages, selected illustrations, and exercises.
The Cretaceous World,Peter W. Skelton,Robert A. Spicer,Simon P. Kelley,Iain Gilmour,Cambridge University Press,0521538432,Cretaceous,Earth Sciences - General,Earth Sciences - Geology,Paleoclimatology,Paleoecology,Science,Science/Mathematics,Geology & the lithosphere,Science / Earth Sciences
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