Places that knowledge within the context of human experience by consistently emphasizing relevance, resources, and the environment. This title includes 'Geology in Your Life' sections that addresses relevant student concerns, particularly in the areas of environment and energy.[...]

Written specifically for courses covering both physical and historical geology, this title includes three interrelated themes (plate tectonics, organic evolution, and geologic time) to help students understand that Earth is a complex, integrated, and continually changing system.[...]