Provides an annotated listing of recent books on scientific topics including aerospace. Includes the usual bibliographic information except date of publication. (MA)

Describes ways of projecting stereoscopic images of geologic environments for students with difficulty reasoning in three-dimensions. The photographic procedures needed to produce stereo slides are included. (MA)

Suggests a program for improving technical writing skills of college students. Includes remedial courses for deficient students and English composition and technical writing courses for geosciences majors. Recommends a cooperative effort between English and geoscience departments. (MA)

The year 1978 marked a downward trend in geoscience education. Lobbying for geoscience education should be encouraged. Among the year's developments were the publishing of textbooks on historical geology and geomorphology. (BB)

Geophysical activity increased in 1978, especially seismic gas and oil exploration in the United States and its waters. (BB)

During 1978, exploration for geothermal energy continued at the same moderately low level of the past few years in most countries. The U.S. is the only country where the development of geothermal energy depends on private industry. (BB)

The International Geological Correlation Project has attained scientific maturity and broad support and participation by geologists world wide. Its purpose is to provide a mechanism for international cooperation and information exchange about geological problems that transcend national boundaries. (Author/BB)

Simulated environments eliminate distracting details, thus making possible a careful attention to particular systems and concepts. (MJB)

Discusses how technological advancement, in particular: the explosion in useful wavelengths and the revolution in telescope design and fittings, multiplies astronomers' grasp of the cosmos. (HM)

Describes the active role which regional Japanese laboratories are playing in specific fields of applied research such as: (1) pollution of the sea; (2) developing methods of coping with the exceptional variety of natural disasters; and (3) preparing for earthquake. (HM)

Explains that the larger value of g at the poles is not due only to differences in the radii of the earth, but that other factors are also responsible such as the rotation of the earth and the increase in the earth's density toward its center. (GA)

The development of the Crustal Evolution Education Project (C EEP) materials at Western Washington University is described. (MDR)

Reviews research in carbonate geology focusing on both sedimentology and diagenesis of shallow and deep water carbonates. (MA)

Reviews major and minor meetings, journal articles, and special publications in the field of trace-element geochemistry over the past year. Includes national and international sources. (MA)

Geomathematics is a developing field that is being used in practical applications. Classification is an important element and the dynamic-cluster method (DCM), a nonhierarchial procedure, was introduced this past year. A method for testing the degree of cluster distinctness was developed also. (MA)