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Physics of Sedimentology (Hardcover)
by Kenneth J. Hsü (Author), Kenneth J. Hsn (Author) "I was a student
once and I often thought that lectures were a waste of time..." (more)
Editorial Reviews
Review
From the reviews of the second edition:
"The book is providing … geologists in general, with a topical review of
classical geological themes together with their physical background … .
gives a more profound understanding of the boundary conditions of the
validity of commonly used approaches in geology. … students, researchers
and professional geologists … benefit from better understanding the
underlying physics. This book gives them an excellent opportunity to
start this understanding. … an excellent opportunity for bridging the
gap between the pure physics and its application to geology." (Noël
Vandenberghe, Geologica Belgica, Vol. 8(1-2), 2005)
"The theme of the book is providing sedimentologists, and in fact
geologists in general, with a topical review of classical geological
themes … . it is beyond doubt that students, researchers and
professional geologists using geological concepts will benefit from
better understanding the underlying physics. … The book is well written
in an almost narrative style with a lot of personal flavor … . the book
could be an excellent opportunity for bridging the gap between the pure
physics and its application to geology." (Noël Vandenberghe, Geologica
Belgica, Vol. 8 (1-2), 2005)
"This second edition of Hsü’s famous book has long been waited for. …
all chapters end with a section on ‘Suggested Reading’, which is most
helpful. … the 11 chapters dealing with physical processes are of high
quality from a didactic point of view. … The figures in the book are, as
a rule, clear and didactically of high quality. … for many
sedimentologists the book will be very useful, indeed. … For students
the book will certainly be useful … ." (A.J. (Tom) van Loon, Journal of
Sedimentary Research, January, 2005)
Book Description
Physics of Sedimentology explains sedimentological processes via the
fundamental physics that underlies the actual mechanisms involved. The
applicability of fundamental principles, such as Newton's Three Laws of
Motion, the Law of Conservation of Energy, the First and Second Laws of
Thermodynamics, and of other physical relations in hydraulics and
groundwater hydrology is illustrated by discussions of natural processes
which form sediments and sedimentary rocks. The author's educational
background as a major in physics and geology, and his 40-years'
experience in teaching and research have enabled him to bring together
physics and geology in this enjoyable and highly readable book. In this
second edition several chapters have been updated and amended to reflect
progress in the field.
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