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_aNorton, William Harmon, _d1856-1944 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Elements of Geology |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2003-07-01 | ||
| 508 | _aThis etext was produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"The Elements of Geology" by William Harmon Norton is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book serves as an educational textbook aimed at providing a straightforward introduction to geology, emphasizing the connections between geological processes, landforms, and rock structures. It discusses the rapid advancements in the field and seeks to present foundational concepts that can facilitate a deeper understanding of Earth's geological history and processes, particularly with a focus on North America. The opening of the text establishes the fundamentals of geology, introducing the scope and aim of the discipline. Norton outlines the imperative for a simple and cohesive outline that links together the causes and effects of geological processes, distinctly separating it from traditional subdivisions such as dynamic and physical geology. He emphasizes the importance of understanding both generalizations in geology and the concrete facts that underlie these theories. Furthermore, the text highlights the role of fieldwork, proposes practical exercises for learners, and aims to cultivate inductive reasoning among students. The introductory sections lay the groundwork for comprehensive studies of external and internal geological agencies, setting the stage for deeper exploration of land formations, rock structures, and the historical development of the Earth's surface. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aGeology | ||
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