Interpreting Earth History: A Manual in Historical Geology

Now available from Waveland Press, the latest edition of this highly regarded manual offers students of historical geology a wide selection of exercises from which they can experience the challenges and satisfaction of using geologic data firsthand to derive meaningful interpretations. Thirty-three well-designed exercises are presented with brief, straightforward overviews of topics, clearly stated procedures, and explicit illustrations. Some exercises are intended for a laboratory setting where rocks and fossil specimens are available; others can be done either in the lab or as homework assignments. The expansive coverage allows flexibility for particular teaching styles and varying course content.