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Introduction to Field Geology.

MARY LOU BEVIER. 192 Pp. McGraw-Hill Ryerson. 2005. ISBN: 0070931097. Price US$62.95.

Mineral Resources Department of Geosciences, Wilkinson Hall 104, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-5506

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This book was written to fulfill a need of undergraduate geology students for a comprehensive text that covers field procedures, geologic interpretation of field relationships, use of digital equipment in the field, and map interpretation. Dr. Bevier, the author and an instructor for field geology courses, succeeds in this mission, providing a softbound, two-color book that is logically laid out, clearly written, and well illustrated. The writing is informal and sometimes humorous, and includes practical tips and real life examples. Although not as detailed nor as complete of a treatment as some classic texts, such as Geology in the Field (R. R. Compton, 1985), the book is more modern and accessible for beginning- to intermediate-level geology students, and I would recommend its purchase for students planning to attend a field geology course. Major sections of the book include an introduction to the importance of field geology, understanding geologic maps, base maps, tools and techniques in . . . [Full Text of this Article]