Customer Reviews
Helpful - By: , 03 Jun 2005 
this is an extrememly helpful book although it does tend to go into a lot of detail which is sometimes confusing as I am studying AS geology at present! It would be more helpful with diagrams to explain but it brilliant alll the same.
Ideal for undergraduates and postgraduates alike - By: David, 01 Jul 2002 
This is an excellent book - essential for quick referencing of terms & expressions used in the field of geology. The title does not aim to be exhaustive - its aim is to give definition to 99% of popular terminology used by Earth Science students.
The format is clear & helpful, the cross-referencing being of particular use.
Advanced readers will also find the access to terminology beyond their usual field of specialisation, most useful. Typicallly a postgraduate will have specialists texts for his or her field of study, but lack a book that covers the broader fields of geology & geophysics.
The definitions are concise & to the point, & are not limited to strictly geological terms. "Cross-over" words, used for example in biology, geography or physics, as well as geology are included.
I have found this book most helpful in my postgraduate research & would recommend this text to any undergraduate or postgraduate student as a cost effective, quick reference guide.
Absolutley Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - By: comet.dan@virgin.net, 01 Apr 2001 This book has been the most useful geological book i have ever used. Its interesting & gets me through every essay, report or project i have to do. If you ever wonder about the definition of a geological word just wip out this trusty guide & discover everything you need to know. An easy to use guide to every geological word providing excellent, detailed definitions. A must to any & alll people intersted into geology.
