Composition, Structure and Dynamics of the Lithosphere-Asthenosphere System (Geodynamics Series, Volume 16)

Description: Many figure illustrations. Publication number 0135 of the International Lithosphere Program. From the preface: ''This volume is devoted to recent advances in investigating the Earth's crustal and mantle structure, its composition and dynamics. Many of the papers reflect the debate organized by the International Lithosphere Program during the Moscow International Geological Congress (1984). Foreword by Raymond A Price. This presents twenty-two papers -- a partial listing of titles follows: The Lower Crust of the Continents. Rheology of the Oceanic and Continental Lithosphere. Global Mapping of the Uppermantle by Surface Wave Tomography. Surface Plate Kinematics and Mantle Convection. More. BINDNG/CONDITION: red cloth with gilt; owner's name stamped in three places (front endpaper and the top and bottom edges of the text block), otherwise in Very Good condition. 4to (10.75 inches tall). 327 pages.