Sedimentary Geology: An Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks and Stratigraphy - Couverture rigide

Prothero, Donald R.; Schwab, Fred

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0716739054 ISBN 13 : 9780716739050

Editeur : W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

This is an accessible introductory text for geology students, which encompasses both sedimentary rocks and stratigraphy. "Sedimentary Geology" utilizes important research in tectonics and sedimentation and focuses on crucial geological principles. The text covers a wide range of topics, including trace fossils, mudrocks, diagentetic structures and seismic stratigraphy. Contributions from chemistry, physics and structure are drawn upon throughout the book. The second edition brings the text right up to date and includes new sections on peri-glacial environments and the use of palesols new research covering recent thoughts about aragonite/calcite seas new developments in organodiagenetic dolomite models and perspective on the effect of drastic historical changes in the earth and findings on these changes in the sedimentary record.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

DONALD R. PROTHERO, Occidental College, USA. FREDERIC SCHWAB, Washington and Lee University, USA.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0716739054
• ISBN 13: 9780716739050
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 600
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible