Introduction to Seismology

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Summary: Excellent book
Review: By going through the textbook and doing selected exercises one can complete the equivalent of a quarter-long seismology class. Well written and accessible to a wide range of interest levels and mathematical abilities, this book is excellent for anyone with a desire to learn about seismology at a quantitative level.

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Summary: Pretty good, but lacking in depth
Review: I just finished an intro to seismology course, and this was the textbook for it. It is easy to read and understand, covers most topics well, and is generally a good introductory textbook. It does, however, lack depth. Often I'd finish a chapter and still have a lot of questions on how, exactly, I could apply what I'd learned to a problem. I found this frustrating.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent book
Review: This book is based on Peter Shearer's intro to seismology class at scripps. I just took that class and the book was an excellent complement to the class. By going through the textbook and doing selected excercizes one can complete the equivilent of a quarter-long seismology class. Very well written, accessible to a wide range of interest levels and mathmatical abilities, this book is a must for anyone with a desire to learn about seismology at any level.