Principles of Stratigraphy

Author:   Michael E. Brookfield (University of Guelph)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
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9781405111645


Pages:   368
Publication Date:   19 December 2003
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Michael E. Brookfield (University of Guelph)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.680kg
ISBN:  

9781405111645


ISBN 10:   140511164
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   19 December 2003
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction. Part I: Basics. 2. Weathering. 3. Sediments And Sedimentary Rocks. 4. Major Environmental Complexes And Their Recognition. Part II: Tracing Environments In Space And Time. 5. The Vertical Dimension. 6. The Horizontal Dimension. 7. The Time Dimension. 8. Basin Analysis. 9. Stratigraphic Systems. Part III: Interpreting Geologic History. 10. Tectonics. 11. Sea-Level Changes. 12. Climate. 13. Biology. 14. Stratigraphic Problem Times And Places. 15. Extraterrestrial Stratigraphy. Appendices. Glossary. References. Index.

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In brief, it is a concise, beautifully illustrated...and clearly written source that certainly enriches the market...Brookfield succeeds in transporting not only his fascination, dedication and long-ranging experience with the topic and the sharp knife of scientific thinking, but also the necessary broad, almost interdiscplinary view that helps to successfully solve the complex problems with stratigraphic work poses. Journal of Soils and Sediments, November 2005 <!--end--> ...the book will be an interesting and useful guide for students to provide a foundation for future study and help towards a better understanding of the subject. Geology Today, January 2005


In brief, it is a concise, beautifully illustrated...and clearly written source that certainly enriches the market...Brookfield succeeds in transporting not only his fascination, dedication and long-ranging experience with the topic and the sharp knife of scientific thinking, but also the necessary broad, almost interdiscplinary view that helps to successfully solve the complex problems with stratigraphic work poses. Journal of Soils and Sediments, November 2005 ...the book will be an interesting and useful guide for students to provide a foundation for future study and help towards a better understanding of the subject. Geology Today, January 2005


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Michael E. Brookfield has taught stratigraphy, paleobiology, and sedimentology at Guelph University for 30 years. His main research interest is in integrated analyses of sedimentary basins based on field studies. He has worked on Western Canadian and Central Asian orogenic belts, recent and ancient glacial and desert deposits, ancient limestones and their paleocommunities.

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