TY  - BOOK
AU  - Lowrie, William ;
TI  - Fundamentals Of Geophysics
SN  - 9780521634540
U1  - 550 
PY  - 1997///
CY  - Cambridge
PB  - Cambridge University Press
N1  - Included Index; 	1. The Earth as a planet --
2. Gravity and the figure of the Earth --
3. Seismology and the internal structure of the Earth --
4. Earth's age, geothermal and electrical properties --
5. Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism --
6. Geodynamics
N2  - This unique textbook presents a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of geophysics. Unlike most geophysics textbooks, it combines both the applied and theoretical aspects to the subject. The author explains complex geophysical concepts using abundant diagrams, a simplified mathematical treatment, and easy-to-follow equations. After placing the Earth in the context of the solar system, he describes each major branch of geophysics: gravitation, seismology, dating, thermal and electrical properties, geomagnetism, paleomagnetism and geodynamics. Each chapter begins with a summary of the basic physical principles, and a brief account of each topic's historical evolution. The book will satisfy the needs of intermediate-level earth science students from a variety of backgrounds, while at the same time preparing geophysics majors for continued study at a higher level
ER  -