Global Tectonics

Global Tectonics
ISBN-10
1118688082
ISBN-13
9781118688083
Category
Science
Pages
496
Language
English
Published
2013-05-28
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Authors
Philip Kearey, Keith A. Klepeis, Frederick J. Vine

Description

The third edition of this widely acclaimed textbook provides acomprehensive introduction to all aspects of global tectonics, andincludes major revisions to reflect the most significant recentadvances in the field. A fully revised third edition of this highly acclaimed textwritten by eminent authors including one of the pioneers of platetectonic theory Major revisions to this new edition reflect the mostsignificant recent advances in the field, including new andexpanded chapters on Precambrian tectonics and the supercontinentcycle and the implications of plate tectonics for environmentalchange Combines a historical approach with process science to providea careful balance between geological and geophysical material inboth continental and oceanic regimes Dedicated website available at ahref="http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/kearey/"www.blackwellpublishing.com/kearey//a

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