Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences
Guide to best UMass Library resources for research in Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences.
Handy Reference
A few reference sites that might be helpful relevant to Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences.
- Geologic Time ScaleFor the purposes of geology, the “calendar” is the geologic time scale. One way to distinguish and define each segment of time is by the occurrence of major geologic events and the appearance (and disappearance) of significant life-forms, starting with the formation of Earth’s crust followed by the appearance of ever-changing forms of life on Earth.
- Glossary of Geologic TermsThis glossary contains brief definitions of technical geologic terms prepared by the NPS Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) program and used in GRI publications and NPS geology and minerals websites.
Handbooks
Though some of these actually have the word "handbook" in the title, they might consist of multiple volumes.
Geology
- Handbook of Mineralogy by John W. AnthonyISBN: 0962209708Publication Date: 1990-05-01Five volumes across six books.
- Practical Handbook of Physical Properties of Rocks and Minerals by Robert S. CarmichaelISBN: 0849337038Publication Date: 1988-12-31CRC Practical Handbooks are a series of single-volume bench manuals that feature a synthesis of the most frequently used, basic reference information. These highly abridged versions of existing CRC multi-volume Handbooks contain largely tabular and graphic data. They provide extensive coverage in a scientific discipline and enable quick, convenient access to the most practical reference information...on the spot! Leading professionals in their respective fields collaborated to provide individuals and institutions with an economical and easy-to-use source of classic reference information.
Geography
- The Routledge handbook of tourism geographies by Julie Wilson (editor)Publication Date: 2012Geographical analysis of tourism spaces and places is advancing fast. In terms of human geography, the various recent academic ‘turns’ have led to fresh examination of existing debates and have advanced new theoretical ideas in geography that are more salient than ever for tourism studies. The Routledge Handbook of Tourism Geographies seeks to examine such recent developments by providing a state-of-the-art review of the field, documenting advances in research and evaluating different perspectives, approaches, techniques and contexts.
Earth Systems
- The Earth System by Lee Kump; James Kasting; Robert CraneISBN: 9780321597793Publication Date: 2009-07-31The first textbook of its kind that addresses the issues of global change from a true Earth systems perspective, The Earth System offers a solid emphasis on lessons from Earth's history that may guide decision-making in the future. It is more rigorous and quantitative than traditional Earth science books, while remaining appropriate for non-science majors.
Manuals
- Geotechnical Investigation Methods: a field guide for geotechnical engineers by Roy E. HuntISBN: 9781420042740Publication Date: 2006-10-31The investigation phase is the most important segment of any geotechnical study. Using the correct methods and properly interpreting the results are critical to a successful investigation. Comprising chapters from the second edition of the revered Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Handbook, Geotechnical Investigation Methods offers clear, concise, and hands-on guidance for choosing and executing a variety of field investigations.
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