Download or read book Essentials of Physical Geology written by Reed Wicander and published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ESSENTIALS OF GEOLOGY, Fifth Edition, is a shorter, "less is more" version of Wicander and Monroe's PHYSICAL GEOLOGY text. In the same tradition, the authors present the material in a clear, consistent voice, appropriately focusing on the core concepts of physical geology, with an emphasis on plate tectonics and the dynamic nature of Earth. The engaging examples and images throughout the text enhance your understanding and appreciation of physical geology.