Wicander R., Monroe J.S. Historical Geology: Evolution of Earth and Life Through Time

6 edition Brooks/Cole,English ,2009.—444 p.—ISBN: 0495560073Presents a balanced overview of the geological and biological history of Earth as a continuum of interrelated events that reflect the underlying principles and processes that have shaped our planet. Students are taught the basic geologic principles as well as how scientists apply these principles to unravel Earth's history. Three major themes - time, evolutionary theory, and plate tectonics - are woven together throughout the book to help students link essential material and enhance their understanding of historical geology.The Dynamic and Evolving Earth
Minerals and Rocks
Plate Tectonics: A Unifying Theory
Geologic Time: Concepts and Principles
Rocks, Fossils, and Time — Making Sense of the Geologic Record
Sedimentary Rocks — The Archives of Earth History
Evolution — The Theory and Its Supporting Evidence
Precambrian Earth and Life History — The Archean Eon
Precambrian Earth and Life History — The Proterozoic Eon
Early Paleozoic Earth History
Late Paleozoic Earth History
Paleozoic Life History: Invertebrates
Paleozoic Life History: Vertebrates and Plants
Mesozoic Earth History
Life of the Mesozoic Era
Cenozoic Earth History: The Paleogene and Neogene
Cenozoic Geologic History: The Pleistocene and Holocene Epochs
Life of the Cenozoic Era
Primate and Human Evolution
Epilogue
Appendix A Metric Conversion Chart
Appendix B Classifi cation of Organisms
Appendix C Mineral Identifi cationAnswers to Multiple-Choice Review Questions