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The History and Sedimentology of Ancient Reef Systems (Topics in Geobiology)
. Ed(S): Stanley, George D., Jr.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Stanley, George D., Jr. Series: Topics in Geobiology. Num Pages: 476 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 735.
From the Preface: The chapters of this book contain contributions from an international group of specialists. They address some important themes in both modern and ancient reef systems. Some chapters contain `snapshots' of reefs of particular intervals, while others touch on relevant themes of both modern and ancient reefs - themes that weave their way through reefs of all ages.
This book opens and sets the stage with an introduction to both modern and ancient reefs and reef ecosystems. This chapter is also intended as a basic introduction for students, ... Read more
From the Preface: The chapters of this book contain contributions from an international group of specialists. They address some important themes in both modern and ancient reef systems. Some chapters contain `snapshots' of reefs of particular intervals, while others touch on relevant themes of both modern and ancient reefs - themes that weave their way through reefs of all ages.
This book opens and sets the stage with an introduction to both modern and ancient reefs and reef ecosystems. This chapter is also intended as a basic introduction for students, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
476
Condition
New
Series
Topics in Geobiology
Number of Pages
458
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461354468
SKU
V9781461354468
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Reviews for The History and Sedimentology of Ancient Reef Systems (Topics in Geobiology)
'[...]this book is a tremendous source of basic information. and a relatively complete overview of modern and ancient reef systems. As such, it is a worthy addition to any carbonate geologist's library. Although not inexpensive at US $95.00, it is probably the best text presently available for upper level undergraduate and graduate level courses in ... Read more