Principles of Metamorphic Petrology

Inbunden, Engelska, 2008

Av R. H. Vernon, G. L. Clarke, Sydney) Vernon, R. H. (Macquarie University, G. L. (University of Sydney) Clarke

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Principles of Metamorphic Petrology provides an introduction to ideas, techniques and approaches in the study of metamorphic rocks. The book begins with basic concepts, but advances further than most other metamorphic petrology texts. Examples of this include the latest chemographic approaches, the correct use of pseudosections and the application of x-ray compositional mapping to metamorphic problems. It also covers advances in thermobarometry and the application of modern geochronological techniques to the absolute timing of tectonometamorphic events. Determination of parent rocks is covered in detail and there is a modern exposition of partial melting reactions, melt extraction and deformation of migmatites. The book includes a large number of references to lead students into independent investigation. A valuable text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in metamorphic petrology, that serves as a reference for researchers and exploration geologists.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2008-04-07
Mått182 x 260 x 33 mm
Vikt1 130 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor478
FörlagCambridge University Press
ISBN9780521871785

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Ron Vernon is Emeritus Professor of Geology at Macquarie University and an honorary Research Professor at the University of Southern California. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses and short courses in Australia, the US, Italy, Germany, Finland and México, and authored several books, including two others with Cambridge University Press: Beneath Our Feet (2000) and A Practical Guide to Rock Microstructure (2004). He was an editor of the Journal of Metamorphic Geology for 18 years. Geoffrey clarke is a Professor of Geology and the current Head of the School of Geosciences at the University of Sydney, where he has taught geology for over 15 years. Before teaching, he spent three years as a minerals exploration geologist for Esso Exploration and Production. He is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Metamorphic Geology and an editor for the Journal of Petrology.

'The book Principles of Metamorphic Petrology is an absolutely wonderful work and a delight to read. I found the book very refreshing content-wise [with] clarity in terms of the writing style. … Useful glossary, a voluminous bibliography (from Abbott to Zwart) running to almost 70 pages and an index … This book will be of interest to both … metamorphic petrologists and geochronologists.' Journal of the Geological Society of India