Sedimentary Rocks in the Field: A Colour Guide - Hardcover

Stow, Dorrik A.V.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1874545685 ISBN 13: 9781874545682

Publisher: CRC Press, 2005

Synopsis

Ideas and concepts in sedimentology are changing rapidly but fundamental field work and data collection remain the basis of the science. This book is intended as a guide to the recognition and description of sedimentary rocks in the field. It aims to help the geologist know what to observe and record and how best to interpret this data.

The emphasis is on illustrating the principal types of sedimentary rocks and the book contains over 400 superb colour photos and drawings. The introductory chapter defines the main types of sedimentary rock and their initial recognition, followed by a section highlighting safety in the field. The author goes on to describe the main field techniques and provides a comprehensive summary of the principal characteristics of sedimentary rocks. There is a chapter on each of the main rock types and on how to interpret facies and their features in terms of depositional environments and economic significance.

This book is of value to students, amateur enthusiasts and professional geologists.

About this title

Review

A much needed addition to the literature of sedimentology...the photographic images are impeccable...contains a grain size comparator chart at the front and a sediment description checklist at the back...as a tool in the field kit this book is excellent for professional geologists, teachers, students and amateur enthusiasts.
―Sedimentary Geology

Deserves to be in the Christmas stocking of every earth sciences student in the land - and further afield...plaudits will undoubtedly accumulate for this book...the production values are also quite exceptional and the whole design and production team at Mansons deserve our warmest congratulations...tells students everything they need to keep in mind when they are examining and describing sedimentary rocks.
―The Palaeontological Association Newsletter

An excellent and really beautiful book...More than a field guide.
―Journal of Sedimentary Research

From the Back Cover

Ideas and concepts in sedimentology are changing rapidly, but field work and data collection remain the basis of the science. This book is intended as a guide to the recognition and description of sedimentary rocks in the field. It aims to help students and professional geologists know what to observe and record, and how best to interpret this data. The emphasis is on illustrating the principal types of sedimentary rocks, which is accomplished through more than 450 color photos and explanatory drawings. The introductory chapter defines the main types of sedimentary rocks, their classification, and their economic significance. The author then goes on to describe standard field techniques and provides a comprehensive summary of the principal characteristics of sedimentary rocks. Additional chapters cover each of the main rock types and describe how to interpret rocks and their features in terms of depositional environments.

This book is an ideal field companion for undergraduate and graduate students of geology, environmental sciences, hydrogeology, oceanography, and more. Professionals in petroleum geology and resource management, as well as budding geologists, will also find this to be an indispensable reference.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1874545685
• ISBN 13: 9781874545682
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320