Earth System History

by Steven M. Stanley

Steve Stanley was the first author to write an historical geology textbook with whole-earth approach to the subject. It remains the only textbook for the course written from a truly integrated earth systems perspective. Now in its Third Edition, Earth System History has three powerful reasons to remain the
leading textbook in this unmatched currency; proven student pedagogy; and a new interactive online study center.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Geology, Textbooks, School, History, Reference

608 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Grace]

Dates estimated.
Read for background information for Paleoclimatology and Deep Time independent study
Read excerpts only. NOT FULL TEXTBOOK

PT: school books, paleo stuff, textbooks that make my heart happy

WIL
1) pretty readable

2) for the beginning geologist/paleontologist!

3) PICTURES!

4) that chart at the beginning of each chapter with the timelines. Hoooooly moly. That's one of the best things ive ever seen. Why dont more modern paleontology books have that?? THATS WICKED COOL! IM OBSESSED.


WIDL
1) outdated- this is an old textbook now. It still uses words like "Quaternary" and "tertiary" and its findings are a bit behind the times.

[Miriya]

Lots of useful information but I fear I found it very dry. If you're a geology major this book will probably be your friend.

[Nikki]

Great reference - used all semester long when I taught introductory geology