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The rating of this book is 5 STAR! I gave it a 3 STAR because it was recommened that I purchase this book for my GLG class. Preferably the 1st edition, but it was not available. The 2nd edition was runner up. I have a pet peeve about this book. Again it was recommended that I purchase it but, we (a class) haven't even cracked this book open yet, and I ordered it like 2 weeks ago. Good thing the price was resonable ($18/ $22 w/S&H) because I would totally be peeved if I paid an upward of $49+ for something I am not even using. I suppose I will keep the book and use it as a reference for myself. It has some really cool things and information in it that I can certainly learn from.
It is my opinion that this book does a very thorough job of explaining the basics of Geology. It meets my needs as a beginning Geology student perfectly.