Description: Wicander/Monroe/Sethi's "Geology: Earth in Perspective," 4th Edition, brings geology to life in a clear, engaging format that fits your busy schedule. Covering both physical and historical geology, it helps you understand Earth's processes -- and your connection to them -- through high-resolution photos, real-world examples and up-to-date case studies. Online videos, animations, Virtual Field Trips and other interactive tools reinforce key concepts and show how geology impacts everything from climate change to natural disasters to energy and sustainability.
Brief description: James S. Monroe is Professor Emeritus of Geology at Central Michigan University, where he taught Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Prehistoric Life, and Stratigraphy and Sedimentology, and served as chair of the Geology Department. Dr. Monroe earned his Ph.D. from the University of Montana. He has coauthored numerous geology textbooks with Reed Wicander and has interests in Cenozoic geology and geologic education. He now lives in Chico, California where he remains active in geology by teaching courses to large groups of retirees.