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    Stephen Marshak

    Stephen Marshak is a Professor Emeritus of Geology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he taught for 35 years. During this time, he also served as Head of the Department of Geology and as Director of the School of Earth, Society, & Environment. Steve holds an A.B. from Cornell University, an M.S. from the University of Arizona, and a Ph.D. from Columbia University, all in geology. His research interests in structural geology and tectonics have taken him in the field on several continents. Steve, a Fellow of the Geological Society of America, has won the highest teaching awards at both the college and campus levels at the University of Illinois, and has also received a Neil Miner Award from the National Association of Geoscience Teachers for “exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the Earth Sciences.” His other books include Essentials of Geology, Earth Science, Natural Disasters, Laboratory Manual for Introductory Geology, Laboratory Manual for Earth Science, Earth Structure: An Introduction to Structural Geology and Tectonics, and Basic Methods of Structural Geology.

    Stephen Marshak

    Stephen Marshak is a Professor Emeritus of Geology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he taught for 35 years. During this time, he also served as Head of the Department of Geology and as Director of the School of Earth, Society, & Environment. Steve holds an A.B. from Cornell University, an M.S. from the University of Arizona, and a Ph.D. from Columbia University, all in geology. His research interests in structural geology and tectonics have taken him in the field on several continents. Steve, a Fellow of the Geological Society of America, has won the highest teaching awards at both the college and campus levels at the University of Illinois, and has also received a Neil Miner Award from the National Association of Geoscience Teachers for “exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the Earth Sciences.” His other books include Essentials of Geology, Earth Science, Natural Disasters, Laboratory Manual for Introductory Geology, Laboratory Manual for Earth Science, Earth Structure: An Introduction to Structural Geology and Tectonics, and Basic Methods of Structural Geology.

    Books by Stephen Marshak

    • Earth Structure: An Introduction to Structural Geology and Tectonics

      Stephen Marshak, Ben A. van der Pluijm

      Second International Student Edition, Hardback, 2010

      For the Second Edition of Earth Structure: An Introduction to Structural Geology and Tectonics, the authors have heavily revised each chapter while preserving the overall structure of the First...

    • Essentials of Geology

      Stephen Marshak

      Fourth Edition, Ebook Folder, 2013

      Superior visuals and up-to-date research help students to see the world like a geologist.

    • Earth Science: The Earth, The Atmosphere, and Space

      Stephen Marshak, Robert Rauber

      First Edition, Paperback, 2017

      Experience Earth Science with fresh eyes!

    • Earth Science

      Stephen Marshak, Robert Rauber

      Second Edition, E Book, 2020

      The best text for helping students see the world around them through a scientist’s eyes

    • Essentials of Geology

      Stephen Marshak

      Sixth Edition, E Book, 2019

      A hands-on, visual learning experience for physical geology.

    • Natural Disasters

      Stephen Marshak, Robert Rauber, Neil Johnson

      First Edition, Paperback, 2022

      A vibrant introduction to the science and societal impacts of disasters.

    • Essentials of Geology

      Stephen Marshak

      Seventh Edition, Paperback, 2022

      Marshak geology meets active, virtual learning.

    • Earth: Portrait of a Planet

      Stephen Marshak

      Seventh Edition, Paperback, 2022

      Marshak geology meets active, virtual learning.

    • Natural Disasters

      Stephen Marshak, Robert Rauber, Neil Johnson

      First Edition, E Book, 2022

      A vibrant introduction to the science and societal impacts of disasters.

    • Essentials of Geology

      Stephen Marshak

      Seventh Edition, E Book, 2022

      Marshak geology meets active, virtual learning.

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