„Many readers will be familiar with this excellent textbook . . . The subject coverage is more comprehensive than in previouseditions with many of the processes and concepts being illustratedwith case studies drawn from the recent literature. “ (Mar GeophysRes, 2009)
„A massive list of mostly critical references cites the mostimportant works the world over.“ (CHOICE, November 2009)„Anexcellent in-depth overview on one of the mostrevo-lutionary topics in the earth sciences. ... Not onlyclear and comprehensive, but also pleasant to read. It is a highlyrecommended must-have on the bookshelves of earthscien-tists for some time to come.“ (Geologos, December2009)
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„This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the field ofglobal tectonics. Because the field has changed significantly sincethe last edition was published, the majority of text and figures inthe third edition are new.“ (Book News, September 2009)
The third edition of this widely acclaimed textbook provides acomprehensive introduction to all aspects of global tectonics, andincludes major revisions to reflect the most significant recentadvances in the field.
* A fully revised third edition of this highly acclaimed textwritten by eminent authors including one of the pioneers of platetectonic theory
* Major revisions to this new edition reflect the mostsignificant recent advances in the field, including new andexpanded chapters on Precambrian tectonics and the supercontinentcycle and the implications of plate tectonics for environmentalchange
* Combines a historical approach with process science to providea careful balance between geological and geophysical material inboth continental and oceanic regimes
* Dedicated website available at www. blackwellpublishing. com/kearey/
* A fully revised third edition of this highly acclaimed textwritten by eminent authors including one of the pioneers of platetectonic theory
* Major revisions to this new edition reflect the mostsignificant recent advances in the field, including new andexpanded chapters on Precambrian tectonics and the supercontinentcycle and the implications of plate tectonics for environmentalchange
* Combines a historical approach with process science to providea careful balance between geological and geophysical material inboth continental and oceanic regimes
* Dedicated website available at www. blackwellpublishing. com/kearey/
