Geology: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself: A step-by-step Teach Yourself guide to use at home, school or college

If you're a scientifically literate person who knows little or nothing about geology and wants a grounding in the subject, look no further than this book. It is comprehensive and well-organised, and Rothery is a very good writer with a talent for explaining tricky concepts clearly and concisely.

I am fascinated by geology and have bought several wonderful books that are aimed at 'interested general public' like me . However, I was learning lots but feeling it wasn't making a coherent picture or fitting together and I really struggled to remember it all (and yes, more excursions to actually see and experience it will help, I know!). As soon as I picked this book up I felt the approach was the key to getting an overall logical idea of this huge subject and the writer explains things within that structure in an approachable way which I found really enlightening. Now all the wonderful ideas in the other books on my shelf are coming to life too and fitting in with each other and I no longer feel as though I am wading through shifting sand. Many thanks to the author!

Excellent book full of b+w pics and demonstrations of all sciences. The only reason for 4* is due to been written around 20 yrs ago a lot has changed so be careful if using for essay/exam purposes as some information and facts have changed.

Good book for anyone wanting to gain introductory geological knowledge

Excellent introduction to the study of geology. It is written in an engaging and straightforward way, with questions to answer at the end of each chapter to enable understanding to be checked. There are copious diagrams to aid comprehension.

I have an interest in geology and a desire to learn about the processes that shape our planet and how rocks tell earth's story. I've purchased several books. Some were too complex for my level of understanding ( I plan to revisit these once I have finished Geology A Complete Introduction). One, I just didn't get along with. Geology A Complete Introduction was just what I was looking for. It's well structured, which helps the learning process. There are plenty of diagrams, which I found very informative. There is a recap quiz at the end of each chapter and also recommendations for further reading. I would certainly recommend this book.

A fairly adequate starter

In the last 10 years I have spent a small fortune on geology books and this is the best book on the subject that I have read, it's brilliant, wide ranging, easy to read, doesn't use tech jargon and its been designed to help you learn about the subject, not just read a book. With this and a good text book like A Geological History of Britain you will have the lot at your finger tips, the processes, big picture, detail, everything.

Perfect book for someone who has not studied the subject but wants to learn more. Will start broad and general and build on this knowledge to go deeper, very relevant and well built! I didn't want to put it down, I couldn't believe it was a geology book!

Just too simple..

Goed leesbaar voor niet engelstalige. Interessant als intro voor de leek. Goed te volgen.

Highly recommendable. Gives an excellent overview of geology.

Prompt. After an initial look the book seems to be as described.