Introduction to the Geology of Southern California and Its Native Plants

Name: Introduction to the Geology of Southern California and Its Native Plants
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ISBN: 9780520249325

ISBN-10: 0520249321

ISBN-13: 9780520249325

Edition: 2008

Authors: Clarence A. Hall, Clarence A. Hall

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With its active fault systems, complex landforms, and myriad natural habitats, southern California boasts a rich and dynamic geologic environment. This abundantly illustrated volume at last provides an up-to-date, authoritative, and accessible resource for students and general readers interested in southern California's geology and native plants. Covering an extensive area, north from San Diego to Yosemite in the Sierra Nevada and east to the Mojave and Colorado deserts, its unique, comprehensive approach brings together for the first time the basic principles of geology, the story of plate tectonics, in-depth discussion of the geology of many specific locales within the region, and…

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List price: $100.00
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication date: 10/23/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 512
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.60" tall
Weight: 3.982
Language: English



Acknowledgments



Introduction



The Earth and Geologic Time



Southern California Through Geologic Time



Geology and Botany of Southern California's Geomorphic Provinces



Botany and Plant Families


Botanical Glossary


Main Glossary


Suggested Readings in Natural History


References Cited


Species Index


Main Index