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Geological History of Britain and Ireland
Nigel H. Woodcock
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Description for Geological History of Britain and Ireland
Paperback. * New edition reflects numerous advances in understanding of geological history of UK in last decade. * New material on paleontological history * New Chapter on effects of Geology on human settlement, land use , industry and so on *'Hot topic' boxes to show impact of global events (ie. Editor(s): Woodcock, Nigel H.; Strachan, Rob. Num Pages: 456 pages, figures, colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DBR; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 193 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1024.
Britain and Ireland have a remarkably varied geology for so small a fragment of continental crust, with a fine rock record back through three billion years of geological time. This history would have been interesting enough if it had been played out on relatively stable continental crust. However, Britain and Ireland have developed at a tectonic crossroads, on crust once traversed by subduction zones and volcanic arcs, continental rifts and mountain belts. The resulting complexity is instructive, fascinating and perplexing.
Geological History of Britain and Ireland tells the region's story at a level accessible to undergraduate geologists, as well as to postgraduates, professionals or informed amateurs. This second edition is fully revised and updated, reflecting our continually developing knowledge of the region's geology. Full coverage is again given to the rich Precambrian and Early Palaeozoic history, as well as to later events more relevant to hydrocarbon exploration. The book is an essential starting point for more detailed studies of the regional geology.
Additional resources for this book can be found at: http://www.wiley.com/go/woodcock/geologicalhistory
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
456
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
464
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405193818
SKU
V9781405193818
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Ref
99-2
About Nigel H. Woodcock
Nigel Woodcock teaches structural geology and sedimentology in the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge. His published research of over 150 papers spans these two fields and regional tectonics, mostly resulting from field work on Palaeozoic rocks in England and Wales. Rob Strachan teaches tectonics in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Portsmouth. His published research of over 140 papers mainly results from fieldwork on Precambrian and Lower Palaeozoic rocks in Scotland, Greenland and France.
Reviews for Geological History of Britain and Ireland
“Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers/faculty.” (Choice, 1 January 2013)