THE CHANGING EARTH: EXPLORING GEOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, Seventh Edition, is written specifically for courses covering
both physical and historical geology. Three interrelated themes (plate tectonics, organic evolution, and geologic
time) help students understand that Earth is a complex, integrated, and continually changing system. In the new
edition authors James S. Monroe and Reed Wicander integrate content emphasizing the economic impacts of geology.
Topics such as fracking, nuclear waste, and the threat of earthquakes are covered in new Geo-Impact boxes that
stress real-world applications. Lauded for their clear writing style, the authors go beyond simply explaining geology
and its processes; rather, they place that knowledge within the context of human experience by consistently emphasizing
relevance, resources, and the environment. New Global Geoscience Watch activities help students learn how to use
an extensive database of articles on geology that are updated several times a day and are available exclusively
for users of this book.