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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology by Myron G. Best (2002, Trade Paperback, Revised edition)

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Igneous and metamorphic petrology has over the last twenty years expanded rapidly into a broad, multifaceted and increasingly quantitative science. Advances in geochemistry, geochronology, and geophysics, as well as the appearance of new analytical tools, have all contributed to new ways of thinking about the origin and evolution of magmas, and the processes driving metamorphism. This book is designed to give students a balanced and comprehensive coverage of these new advances, as well as a firm grounding in the classical aspects of igneous and metamorphic petrology. The emphasis throughout is on the processes controlling petrogenesis, but care is taken to present the important descriptive information so crucial to interpretation. One of the most up-to-date synthesis of igneous and metamorphic petrology available. Emphasis throughout on latest experimental and field data. Igneous and metamorphic sections can be used independently if necessary.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1405105887
ISBN-13
9781405105880
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2242650

Product Key Features

Author
Myron G. Best
Publication Name
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Publication Year
2002
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
752 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
10.9in
Item Height
1.8in
Item Width
8.3in
Item Weight
61.7 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Qe461.B53 2002
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Edition Number
2
Reviews
"This book brings together a large amount of key information on igneous and metamorphic rocks and is a thorough updating of the first edition." The Australian Geologist, October 2003
Table of Content
Preface. 1. Overview of fundamental concepts. 2. Composition and classification of magmatic rocks. 3. Thermodynamics and kinetics: an introduction. 4. Silicate melts and volatile fluids in magma systems. 5. Crystal-melt equilibria in magmatic systems. 6. Chemical dynamics of melts and crystals. 7. Kinetic paths and fabric of magmatic rocks. 8. Physical and thermal dynamics of bodies of magma. 9. Magma ascent and emplacement: field relations of intrusions. 10. Magma extrusion: field relations of volcanic rock bodies. 11. Generation of magma. 12. Differentiation of magmas. 13. Magmatic petrotectonic associations. 14. Metamorphic rocks and metamorphism: an overview. 15. Petrography of metamorphic rocks: fabric, composition, and classification. 16. Metamorphic mineral reactions and equilibria. 17. Evolution of imposed metamorphic fabrics: processes and kinetics. 18. Metamorphism at convergent plate margins: P-T-t paths, facies, and zones. 19. Precambrian rock associations. Appendix A. Appendix B. References Cited. Glossary. Index
Copyright Date
2003
Topic
Earth Sciences / Seismology & Volcanism, Earth Sciences / Geology
Lccn
2002-066697
Dewey Decimal
552/.1
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Science