{"product_id":"geological-field-techniques-9781444330625","title":"Geological Field Techniques","description":"\u003cp\u003eGEOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNIQUES The understanding of Earth processes and environments over geological time is highly dependent upon both the experience that can only be gained through doing fieldwork  and the collection of reliable data and appropriate samples in the field. This textbook explains the main data gathering techniques used by geologists in the field and the reasons for these  with emphasis throughout on how to make effective field observations and record these in suitable formats. Equal weight is given to assembling field observations from igneous  metamorphic and sedimentary rock types. There are also substantial chapters on producing a field notebook  collecting structural information  recording fossil data and constructing geological maps. Geological Field Techniques is designed for students  amateur enthusiasts and professionals who have a background in geology and wish to collect field data on rocks and geological features. Teaching aspects of this textbook include: step-by-step guides to essential practical skills such as using a compass-clinometer  making a geological map and drawing a field sketch; tricks of the trade  checklists  flow charts and short worked examples; over 200 illustrations of a wide range of field notes  maps and geological features; appendices with the commonly used rock description and classification diagrams; a supporting website hosted by Wiley-Blackwell is available at www.wiley.com\/go\/coe\/geology\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666082750517,"sku":"ByrdShop_1444330624","price":81.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781444330625.jpg?v=1782418565","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/geological-field-techniques-9781444330625","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}