9780521446693-0521446694-Mechanics in the Earth and Environmental Sciences

Mechanics in the Earth and Environmental Sciences

ISBN-13: 9780521446693
ISBN-10: 0521446694
Edition: 1
Author: Gerard V. Middleton, Peter R. Wilcock
Publication date: 1994
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Format: Paperback 476 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780521446693
ISBN-10: 0521446694
Edition: 1
Author: Gerard V. Middleton, Peter R. Wilcock
Publication date: 1994
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Format: Paperback 476 pages

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Mechanics in the Earth and Environmental Sciences (ISBN-13: 9780521446693 and ISBN-10: 0521446694), written by authors Gerard V. Middleton, Peter R. Wilcock, was published by Cambridge University Press in 1994. With an overall rating of 3.9 stars, it's a notable title among other Earth Sciences books. You can easily purchase or rent Mechanics in the Earth and Environmental Sciences (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Earth Sciences books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.62.

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The study of the Earth and the environment requires an understanding of the physical processes within and at the surface of the Earth. This book will allow the student to develop a broad working knowledge of mechanics and its application to the earth and environmental sciences. The mathematics are introduced at a level that assumes only an understanding of first-year calculus. The concepts are then developed to allow an understanding of the basic physics for a wide range of natural processes. These are illustrated by examples from many real situations, such as the application of the theory of flow through porous media to the study of groundwater, the viscosity of fluids to the flow of lava, and the theory of stress to the study of faults. The breadth of topics will allow students and professionals to gain an insight into the workings of many aspects of the Earth's systems.

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