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Dictionary of Geological Terms
Published in Hardcover by Anchor Books (May, 1984)
Authors: Julia A. Jackson, American Geological Institute, and Robert Latimer Bates
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A bit of a let down
This dictionary perfoms well for the beginner in geology or the intermediate student. Granted, most technical jargon is defined, though sometimes the definitions are a bit questionable. There is, however, some advanced and basic terminology that is absent. I sold my old geology dictionary (sorry, I didn't write anything about it down) and bought this one, and I regret doing so.

good basic dictionary
This is a good basic dictionary. It's not meant to be comprehensive, but covers the basics quite well. It was a required text in my undergraduate studies, and it serves nicely at that level.

The amateurs always throw the obscure terms at you....
After spending five years at the university studying geology, I would estimate that I can readily define less than half of terms in this dictionary. I just don't use them in my work. However, that is still pretty good considering that this comprehensive volume covers terminology from astrogeology, cartography, crystallography, mineralogy, economic geology, geochemistry, geomorpholgy, geophysics, glacial geology, hydrology, oceanograhy, palontology, petrology, stratigraphy, structural geology, and volcanology. The American Geological Institute used some of the top men in each field for this latest revised edition.

I've come to the conclusion over the years that the various branches of geology have evolved more specialised terms than any of the other sciences. That's why it is so easy for a specialist in another field, or a rock hound with a dictionary, to trip you up. That's also why you need your own copy of this book....

Oh yes, I could also see where this volume could be of help in preparing for the Advanced Test in Geology for the Graduate Record Exam- you never know what they are going to throw at you, either.


Glossary of Geology (4th Ed)
Published in Hardcover by American Geological Institute (June, 1997)
Authors: Julia A. Jackson and Robert Latimer Glossary of Geology Bates
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Glossary of Geology
Es el mejor diccionario de términos geológicos.


Geology of the Industrial Rocks and Minerals
Published in Paperback by Dover Pubns (June, 1969)
Author: Robert Latimer Bates
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Stone, Clay, Glass: How Building Materials Are Found and Used (Earth Resources Book)
Published in Library Binding by Enslow Publishers, Inc. (January, 1987)
Author: Robert Latimer Bates
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