Glossary of Geology 5th Edition

The fifth edition of the Glossary of Geology contains nearly 40,000 entries including 3,600 new terms and nearly 13,000 entries with revised definitions from the previous edition. Additions and changes reflecting both advances in scientific thought and changes in usage make this 800+ page hardbound reference tool indispensable to professional earth scientists and students. In addition to definitions, many entries include aids to syllabication and background information. The Glossary draws its authority from the expertise of the more than 100 geoscientists in many specialties who have reviewed definitions and added new terms.

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5 Stars Geology Key Reference
The AGI Glossary is a key reference for any professional geologist. In many cases it is faster to find a reference in the glossary rather than search the internet, and often the explanation in the AGI glossary is more complete.

This is a great x-mas or b-day gift.

Garry

5 Stars Excellent and very helpfull
Glossary of Geology, 5th Edition

This is an excellent and very helpfull book on geological terms. Includes almost every known term and includes all possible usages of these terms. Absolutely nessesary for any geologist, students in geology and any related specialist as well.

5 Stars The best geological dictionary available
I’ve used various editions of this book throughout my 35-year career as an engineering geologist. This is THE definitive geological dictionary in the English language (and I suspect any other language). Nothing else comes remotely close.

This book doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it says on the cover – a glossary. No fancy colors, pictures, tables. Just the facts, clearly explained, in an attractive, easy to read font.

Any office that employs professionals who rely heavily on geology needs this book in its reference library. And just in case you think that the Internet has made books like this obsolete, think again. Nothing online matches the comprehensiveness of this major work.

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