基本信息出版社：McGraw-Hill Professional
页码：468 页
出版日期：2003年01月
ISBN：0071410457
条形码：9780071410458
装帧：平装
正文语种：英语
丛书名：Mcgraw Hill Dictionary of Earth Science

内容简介 This title offers the language of earth science at your fingertips. Derived from the world-renowned "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition", this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in science, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of earth science or gain an understanding of its key ideas and concepts.Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students, "The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Earth Science, Second Edition": has been extensively revised, with 11,000 entries that fully define the language of the earth sciences; includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations; provides pronunciations for all terms; covers such topics as geology, geochemistry, geography, geodesy, geophysics, hydrology, oceanography, meteorology, and climatology; also includes an appendix containing tables of useful data and information; and, is based on the "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms" - for more than a quarter-of-a-century the standard international reference. Carefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Earth Science, Second Edition", offers a standard of excellence unmatched by any similar publication.
作者简介 Compiled by The Editorial Staff of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology (New York City), one of the most skilled, experienced, and innovative teams in the field of scientific publishing.