{"product_id":"the-mapping-of-geological-structures-isbn-9780471932437","title":"The Mapping of Geological Structures","description":"Detailed mapping and analysis of the structural features of rocks enable the 3D geometry of their structures to be reconstructed. The resulting evidence of the stresses and movement patterns which rocks have undergone indicates the processes by which they were formed, and allows evaluation of past deformations of the earth's crust. Written to show how one actually describes, measures and records rock structures such as folds and faults with the emphasis on accuracy, detail and on-going interpretation throughout, this handbook gives students and enthusiasts the practical information and guidance which allows their fieldwork to become vastly more rewarding.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"...the author is to be congratulated on producing such an excellent text. The whole range of mapping techniques that an undergraduate student will require are described and the book will still be immense help to post-graduates setting out on their research work. The book represents extremely good value and is thoroughly recommended.\"\u003cbr\u003e --C.R.L. Friend, Mineralogical Magazine Acknowledgements.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mapping Techniques.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fold Structures.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Foliations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Linear Structures.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Faults and Shear Zones.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Joint, Veins, and Stylolites.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Polyphase Deformation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e First Steps in Overall Interpretation and Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References and Further Reading.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.  \u003cp\u003eK. R. McClay is the author of The Mapping of Geological Structures, published by Wiley.  The Mapping of Geological Structures Ken McClay Department of Geology, Royal Holloway University of London, UK Detailed mapping and analysis of the structural features of rocks enable the 3D geometry of their structures to be reconstructed. The resulting evidence of the stresses and movement patterns which rocks have undergone indicates the processes by which they were formed, and allows evaluation of past deformations of the earth's crust. Written to show how one actually describes, measures and records rock structures such as folds and faults with the emphasis on accuracy, detail and on-going interpretation throughout, this handbook gives students and enthusiasts the practical information and guidance which allows their fieldwork to become vastly more rewarding. \"...the author is to be congratulated on producing such an excellent text. The whole range of mapping techniques that an undergraduate student will require are described and the book will still be immense help to post-graduates setting out on their research work. The book represents extremely good value and is thoroughly recommended.\" C.R.L. Friend, Mineralogical Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990283960549,"sku":"NP9780471932437","price":164.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471932437.jpg?v=1761787196","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-mapping-of-geological-structures-isbn-9780471932437","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}