Geology and Landscapes of America's National Parks

The US National Parks have been called 'America's Best Idea'. They also provide a beautiful and accessible set of examples around which to structure an introductory geology course, motivating students' curiosity about the science that explains the dramatic landscapes of our nation's unique protected lands. This book introduces core geologic concepts such as volcanism, mountain building, deep time, tectonics, sedimentation and glaciation using our beloved Parks as touchstones. Each chapter builds a broader narrative of how the country's geologic foundations were constructed through time, demonstrating the broader connections between national parks rather than viewing them as isolated entities.

Author: David Osleger
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 12/01/2021
Pages: 576
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 3.35lbs
Size: 11.30h x 8.60w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9780199301201
ISBN10: 0199301204
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Earth Sciences | Geology
- History | United States | General

About the Author

David Osleger (Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute) is a Professor at the University of California Davis. He is the recipient, in 2012, of the UC Davis Academic Senate Undergraduate Distinguished Teaching Award. In his research Dr. Osleger applies stratigraphy and sedimentology to
paleoenvironments, paleoceanography, and paleolimnology.