Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks [Paperback]

K. Bucher-Nurminen (Author), Kurt Bucher (Author), M. Frey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1994 | ISBN-10: 0387575677 | ISBN-13: 978-0387575674 | Edition: 6 Sub

Completely revised. Explains basic principles of metamorphism, introduces metamorphic processes and geologic thermobarometry. Invaluable source book for graduate students and professional geologists. Paper.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews of the seventh edition:

"Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks is, like the preceding six editions, a fine and important book. By and large, it is precise and accurate, clearly written, logically organized and well focused. It is suitable as a text for serious, no-nonsense, one-semester undergraduate course in metamorphic petrology … . ‘Winkler’s 7^th’ is a suitable text for the graduate level." (Tomas Feininger, The Canadian Mineralogist, Vol. 40, 2003)

"This new edition of a classic text has packed in even more information than the previous editions. Extensive lists of up to date references, use of the most current data, and lists of currently available software and appropriate web sites add to the comprehensive content. … basic historical and scientific fundamentals are well covered and the very structured layout of the text makes basic information relatively easily to retrieve. … an excellent update to an excellent text." (Suzanne Miller, Geoscientist, Vol. 13 (9), 2003)

"Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks has been written with the intention of giving senior level undergraduate and postgraduate students the practical knowledge and understanding needed to interpret metamorphic rocks … . Overall the book is well presented and up-to-date … . this is definitely one of the best texts available for advanced courses in metamorphic petrology, or for individuals wanting a modern reference text. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and I am sure I will use it as a source of information for teaching and research." (Ian Fitzsimons, The Australian Geologist, Issue 129, 2003)

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From the Back Cover

Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks presents a large number of diagrams showing the stability relations among minerals and groups of minerals found in metamorphic rocks. The diagrams help to determine the pressure and temperature conditions under which a given set of metamorphic rocks may have formed. Other parameters that control metamorphic mineral assemblages are also discussed and pitfalls resulting from simplifications and generalizations are highlighted. The book discusses the most common metamorphic rock types, their nomenclature, structure and graphical representation of their mineral assemblages. Part I defines basic principles of metamorphism, introduces metamorphic processes, geologic thermometry and barometry and defines metamorphic grade. Part II presents in a systematic way mineralogical changes and assemblages found in the most common types of metamorphic rocks. The computation of diagrams is based on recent advances in quantitative petrology and geochemistry. An extensive bibliography, including the key contributions and classic papers in the field, make it an invaluable source book for graduate students and professional geologists. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 318 pages
• Publisher: Springer-Verlag Telos; 6 Sub edition (September 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387575677
• ISBN-13: 978-0387575674
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,140,540 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best textbooks available, April 9, 2000

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This review is from: Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks (Paperback)

Petrogenesis of metamorphic rocks is probable the best textbook available for students of metamorphic petrology. In a short, concise form it introduces the reader to the principles of metamorphic petrology as well as to the evolution of different rock types under changing metamorphic conditions.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source for anyone studying metamorphic rocks., June 1, 1999

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This review is from: Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks (Paperback)

This book is divided into two sections. The first section deals with the basic princiles of metamorphism, including composition of source rocks, types, processes and condidtions of metamorphism. A very detailed description on the construction of metamorphic projections is also included. Part two covers the metamorphism of different rock compositions including ultramafic, mafic, carbonate, pelitic, and granitoid rocks. This section is very detailed, without bogging down with specific examples of metamorphism.