Planetary Geoscience

Planetary Geoscience by Harry Y. McSween Jr., et al.

Bridge the gap between traditional astronomy and modern geology with Planetary Geoscience, the first textbook to focus exclusively on the geologic processes that shape our solar system. 

Product Highlights

Comparative Approach: Demonstrates the fundamental similarities and striking differences between planets, moons, and small bodies like asteroids and comets

Interdisciplinary Scope: Integrates diverse fields including mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, volcanology, sedimentology, geomorphology, and geophysics

Modern Exploration Data: Utilizes the latest findings from spacecraft missions and laboratory research on extra-terrestrial materials to redefine our understanding of planetary surfaces and interiors

Process-Focused Learning: Detailed chapters cover essential geologic activities such as impact cratering, igneous activity, tectonics, and aeolian processes

Pedagogical Excellence: Features chapter summaries, synthesis questions, and lists for further reading to support undergraduate geoscience majors and researchers

Astrobiology Perspective: Includes dedicated exploration into the potential for life across the universe and the environmental conditions necessary for its evolution

Technical Specifications

Lead Authors: Harry Y. McSween Jr., Jeffrey E. Moersch, Devon M. Burr, William M. Dunne, Joshua P. Emery, Linda C. Kah, and Molly C. McCanta

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Format: Hardcover

Page Count: 334 pages

Dimensions: 28.5cm x 22.5cm x 2.5cm

Illustration Detail: Includes roughly 300 photos and images