This manual presents an introduction to igneous and metamorphic rocks, structures and processes.
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"This is a book to read and a book to keep as a reference. It is a must-have for every student of tectonics." Michael L. Williams, EOS
"... a volume which will likely be well thumbed and littered with 'stickies' and other place markers by students and professors alike ... a 'must-have' for any self-respecting petrologist ..." Elements
"The scope of the subject is an enormous challenge for a single author, so I eagerly anticipated the second edition that included Jay Ague as coauthor to complement Philpotts' expertise in igneous petrology. My high expectations were not disappointed. There is a good index, an up-to-date and extensive reference section (27 pages) ... Thoughtful, substantive problems at the end of each chapter have solutions that are often integrated with the main text. ... This might seem to add up to just another petrology text that is an incremental improvement over its predecessors. In fact, it is an exceptional advance. ... I will choose the second edition of Philpotts and Ague's Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology because of its forward looking coverage of transport theory." John M. Ferry, American Journal of Science
"It emphasises principles rather than facts. The end-of-chapter problems for students are excellent." Tim Lutz, University of Pennsylvania
"I am very pleased to see the quality of this text. It will definitely be the best undergraduate petrology text when it appears on the shelf. You have a winner." C. Page Chamberlain, Dartmouth College
"The presentation is clear and concise, the illustrations extremely useful ... Of great utility are the problems at the end of each chapter ... This is a fantastic book." Steven R. Bohlen, President of Joint Oceanographic Institutions
"...unquestionably the best petrology work available. ... Highly recommended." CHOICE --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
"... a volume which will likely be well thumbed and littered with 'stickies' and other place markers by students and professors alike ... a 'must-have' for any self-respecting petrologist ..." Elements
"The scope of the subject is an enormous challenge for a single author, so I eagerly anticipated the second edition that included Jay Ague as coauthor to complement Philpotts' expertise in igneous petrology. My high expectations were not disappointed. There is a good index, an up-to-date and extensive reference section (27 pages) ... Thoughtful, substantive problems at the end of each chapter have solutions that are often integrated with the main text. ... This might seem to add up to just another petrology text that is an incremental improvement over its predecessors. In fact, it is an exceptional advance. ... I will choose the second edition of Philpotts and Ague's Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology because of its forward looking coverage of transport theory." John M. Ferry, American Journal of Science
"It emphasises principles rather than facts. The end-of-chapter problems for students are excellent." Tim Lutz, University of Pennsylvania
"I am very pleased to see the quality of this text. It will definitely be the best undergraduate petrology text when it appears on the shelf. You have a winner." C. Page Chamberlain, Dartmouth College
"The presentation is clear and concise, the illustrations extremely useful ... Of great utility are the problems at the end of each chapter ... This is a fantastic book." Steven R. Bohlen, President of Joint Oceanographic Institutions
"...unquestionably the best petrology work available. ... Highly recommended." CHOICE --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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This textbook explains petrologic concepts through simple physical and chemical principles and quantitative applications. With instructive end-of-chapter quantitative problem sets and over 350 illustrations, this new edition is designed for intermediate and advanced courses in igneous and metamorphic petrology.
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Outstanding textbook on igneous and metamorphic rocks,
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This review is from: Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (Hardcover)
This text covers both physical and chemical aspects of igneous and metamorphic rocks in the clearest, best organized, and most succinct book on the topic. Examples are given, but not huge volumes of extraneous or trivial detail. A serious book that bears close reading, but covers the topics in a logical progression from the most basic ideas to sound conclusions. Excellent problems at the end of each chapter enlarge your understanding. Some more recent texts cover more ground but become unreadably long for students. I taught a one semester course from this book several times.
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I use this book for self-study of petrology in Hokkaido University. Suggest the book for everyone as a fundamental comprehensive overview of modern petrology.
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muskox intrusion, upper zone, layered series, glass mountain, marginal border group, differentiation index, sandwich horizon, basal series, metacarbonate layers, phenocrystic phase, cryoscopic equation, molten albite, isobaric invariant assemblage, calcalkali series, alkali feldspar cotectic, cotectic liquid, albite liquidus, molten diopside, symmetric regular solution model, univariant lines, liquid enstatite, wollastonite layer, mass transport heating, isentropic adiabat, metacarbonate rocks Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Palisades Sill, New England, South Africa, Kilauea Iki, Wepawaug Schist, North America, New Mexico, New Hampshire, Mauna Loa, United States, Lake Superior, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Skaergaard Intrusion, Stillwater Complex, Bushveld Complex, Microsoft Excel, Scottish Highlands, Repeat Problem, After Philpotts, Columbia River, Meteor Crater, Bronson Hill, Coppermine River, Geological Society of America, Crater Lake Browse Sample Pages:
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muskox intrusion, upper zone, layered series, glass mountain, marginal border group, differentiation index, sandwich horizon, basal series, metacarbonate layers, phenocrystic phase, cryoscopic equation, molten albite, isobaric invariant assemblage, calcalkali series, alkali feldspar cotectic, cotectic liquid, albite liquidus, molten diopside, symmetric regular solution model, univariant lines, liquid enstatite, wollastonite layer, mass transport heating, isentropic adiabat, metacarbonate rocks Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Palisades Sill, New England, South Africa, Kilauea Iki, Wepawaug Schist, North America, New Mexico, New Hampshire, Mauna Loa, United States, Lake Superior, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Skaergaard Intrusion, Stillwater Complex, Bushveld Complex, Microsoft Excel, Scottish Highlands, Repeat Problem, After Philpotts, Columbia River, Meteor Crater, Bronson Hill, Coppermine River, Geological Society of America, Crater Lake Browse Sample Pages:
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