Product Description

This new edition of the well–established Kearey and Brooks text is fully updated to reflect the important developments in geophysical methods since the production of the previous edition. The broad scope of previous editions is maintained, with even greater clarity of explanations from the revised text and extensively revised figures. Each of the major geophysical methods is treated systematically developing the theory behind the method and detailing the instrumentation, field data acquisition techniques, data processing and interpretation methods. The practical application of each method to such diverse exploration applications as petroleum, groundwater, engineering, environmental and forensic is shown by case histories.

The mathematics required in order to understand the text is purposely kept to a minimum, so the book is suitable for courses taken in geophysics by all undergraduate students. It will also be of use to postgraduate students who might wish to include geophysics in their studies and to all professional geologists who wish to discover the breadth of the subject in connection with their own work.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #125829 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

Review
"The book is popular with geophysics students, a result of its clear and concise style, the presentation of information a the level required for the earlier years of an undergraduate degree, and figures which are also clear and concise." Geophysical Journal International on the second edition

"No doubt that this volume will once again prove to be a classic textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in geology, geophysics, and for anyone interested in Earth Science." The EGGS, February 2003

"Overall...this is an excellent book and no doubt will continue to be recommended for many undergraduate courses." Geological Magazine, August 2003

The EGGS, February 2003
No doubt that this volume will once again prove to be a classic textbook.

Geological Magazine, August 2003
Overall...this is an excellent book and no doubt will continue to be recommended for many undergraduate courses.

Customer Reviews

geophysics!!!
This is the book all those who have nightmare of the mathematical aspects of geophysics need to see. This book simplifies all the calculus and makes it look like everyday arithmetic.Integrations are made to look like buying and selling, reading through the text gives you the feeling of reading a best selling novel. Earth scientists who care more about applications and not exotic principles and equation with theories will find this book an invaluable guide in everyday field and classroom work.The principles of the various geophysical methods are presented in basic understandable terms.Applications are stressed and practical examples given. Beginners, non geophysicist will get endeared to the course by merely reading through its first few flowing chapters. This all makes the subject look like a piece of cake, but that is what it is in reality following the way the whole subject is presented and outlined. i am a living testimony of how the book has fueled my interest and taken away my fear of all the numerous integrals and differential involved in geophysical theories. This is a must for all aspiring geophysicist as well those who want to know how the stuff works in geophysics. go get the book