Essentials Of Geology, 11th Edition May 2026

The early chapters cover the basics of Matter and Minerals and the three primary rock types: Igneous , Sedimentary , and Metamorphic .

The text concludes by examining Geologic Time and the evolution of the Earth, including a dedicated chapter on Global Climate Change . Key Features of the 11th Edition Essentials of Geology, 11th Edition

Readers explore the "Scientific Revolution" of Plate Tectonics , the mechanics of Earthquakes , and the formation of Volcanoes . The early chapters cover the basics of Matter