Portrait of a Planet by Stephen Marshak is a textbook that makes geology accessible to students. This book combines practical and digital learning resources for a deep understanding of geological processes across a variety of educational settings. Marshak Geology meets active learning strategies through 3D specimens and digital elevation maps, supported by Smartwork assignments.
Description
This textbook provides a clear visualization of geological processes with realistic field and laboratory experiences. With new, visual activities such as "Practice What You Know" and "What Can You See?" at the end of each chapter and within Smartwork, it helps students apply the core concepts of geology. The thoroughly updated seventh edition makes clear how dynamism in geology directly influences our everyday world.
Specifications
- Author: Stephen Marshak (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
- Publisher: WW Norton & Co
- Publication date: 2022-07-01
- Number of pages: 1040
- ISBN: 9780393882742
- Theme: Geology, geomorphology, and the lithosphere
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geology
- Includes: Ebook, Smartwork, GLE, student website, and 3D models
About the author
Stephen Marshak is a highly regarded geoscientist and author of several leading textbooks. As professor emeritus at the University of Illinois, he is known for his educational innovations and his impact on the field through publications and teaching awards.