Sedimentology and Stratigraphy


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This fully revised and updated edition introduces the reader to sedimentology and stratigraphic principles, and provides tools for the interpretation of sediments and sedimentary rocks. The processes of formation, transport and deposition of sediment are considered and then applied to develop conceptual models for the full range of sedimentary environments, from deserts to deep seas and reefs to rivers.Different approaches to using stratigraphic principles to date and correlate strata are also considered, in order to provide a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of sedimentology and stratigraphy. The text and figures are designed to be accessible to anyone completely new to the subject, and all of the illustrative material is provided in an accompanying CD-ROM. High-resolution versions of these images can also be downloaded from the companion website for this book at:
www.wiley.com/go/nicholssedimentology.
Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Review
This is an excellent book on Sedimentology and Stratigraphy. My undergraduate program does not have an "intro to" Sed & Strat class, and the professor that teaches Sedimentology and Stratigraphy is pompous and impersonable. This book got nearly my entire class through the course, because we had no professor to really teach us anything. The pictures are excellent and the text breaks down difficult concepts in a way that is easy to understand. Additionally, the author is good at tying concepts from historical geology and structural geology into the text without over-burdening or distracting the reader. To any student looking to supplement a difficult class, this text is for. My one complaint is the price, it is rather expensive for a soft cover book. On a side note, this is now the field I work in and I keep this book with me!Most of the consumer Reviews tell that the "Sedimentology and Stratigraphy" are high quality item. You can read each testimony from consumers to find out cons and pros from Sedimentology and Stratigraphy ...

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