The Principles of Science series from Salem Press provides high school students and undergraduates with a solid foundation to the study of several popular fields of science. Readers can use these entries as an easily understandable starting point to develop a thorough understanding of these complex subjects.

Principles of Geology explores the science about the solid Earth, the rocks that comprise it, and the processes by which they change over time. This volume also provides coverage of other Earth sciences, including hydrology and the atmospheric sciences, as they integrate into a major aspect of Earth's system and planetary science. Content includes broad categories of geology, as well as the wide variety of methods and tools used by geologists, including: 

Pub. Date: August 2021

ISBN: 978-1-64265-042-6

Price: $165

Each entry includes an Abstract that provides a brief, concrete summary of the topic and its significance; a detailed Essay that provides extensive background on the topic and explores its significance to the field of marine science; and a list of Further Reading. This resource will be a helpful tool for students and researchers who are just beginning their study of geology and need a solid background of the key terms and elements in the field.

"This will be invaluable to the general public, as well as to students and researchers in need of background or introductory material outside of their expertise." - Library Journal on Principles of Anatomy

"Principles of Astronomy is another well‐designed volume in a series that provides strong, basic coverage of key concepts in the primary sciences. Those libraries that found the other volumes in the series to be of value will want to add this title to their collections as well.” - Against the Grain on Principles of Astronomy

"Libraries in higher education institutions may find this title useful for its text and graphs…” - ARBA on Principles of Biology