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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

  • Essentials of Geology

    Stephen Marshak

    Seventh Edition, E Book, 2022

    Marshak geology meets active, virtual learning.
  • Essentials of Geology

    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.
  • Natural Disasters

    Stephen Marshak, Robert Rauber, Neil Johnson

    First Edition, Paperback, 2022

    A vibrant introduction to the science and societal impacts of disasters.
  • Earth: Portrait of a Planet

    Stephen Marshak

    Seventh Edition, E Book, 2022

    Marshak geology meets active, virtual learning.
  • Earth: Portrait of a Planet

    Stephen Marshak

    Seventh Edition, Paperback, 2022

    Marshak geology meets active, virtual learning.
  • Earth Science

    Stephen Marshak, Robert Rauber

    Third Edition, Paperback, 2024

    Introducing the exciting science of earth systems
  • Laboratory Manual for Introductory Geology

    Allan Ludman, Stephen Marshak

    Fourth Edition, Spiral Bound, 2019

    Dynamic labs emphasize real-world applications
  • Geotours Workbook: A Guide for Exploring Geology using Google Earth

    M. Scott Wilkerson, M. Beth Wilkerson, Stephen Marshak

    Second Edition, Paperback, 2017

    The Geotours Workbook is the go-to resource for using Google Earth to explore the fascinating geology of our planet:
  • Laboratory Manual for Earth Science

    Jessica Olney, Allan Ludman, Stephen Marshak, Robert Rauber

    Spiral Bound, 2021

    Give students the most hands-on, applied, and affordable lab experience.