Principles of Metamorphic Petrology - Hardcover

Ron H. Vernon; Geoffrey Clarke

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521871786 ISBN 13: 9780521871785

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Book Description:

This book is an introduction to the study of metamorphic rocks covering basic concepts and the latest techniques/approaches. A valuable text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in metamorphic petrology, that serves as a reference for researchers and exploration geologists.

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0521871786
• ISBN 13: 9780521871785
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 478