Re: I'm looking for a few good geology books - help-Wile-Coyote.jpg (1/1)



Hey,

Another convert! Do as I did: use your degree in computer science to arrange an accelerated geology track at your local university. I have a Bsc. in computer sciences, have done one quite intensive remedial year of geology courses (focused on planetary geology) and am now in my first year as an Msc.-student. So really, my advice is: follow your heart ;)

In response to your question, if you're into structural geology then take a look at the book "structural geology" by Twiss & Moores. If you're into solid-earth geophysics, "the solid earth" by Boas is a good primer. If you however want a good introductory book into geology (and geography / palaeontology) as a whole, try Marshak's "earth: portrait of a planet".

Greetings,

John


Wiley Coyote schreef:
Hi-

I'm curious about geology.

I got the standard skin deep treatment of geology in the obligatory earth
sciences class in college but I would like to explore the subject in greater
depth.

My degree is in Computer Science- I have a pretty solid background in math and
chemistry so I'm not afraid of the sciences.

Would someone please be kind enough to suggest the titles of a few good books
that I could read to broaden my understanding of the subject?

Many thanks,


W.C.



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Wiley Coyote, Acme Inc.



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