Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology |  | Authors: Anthony Philpotts, Jay Ague
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Pages: 686
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Product Description
This textbook provides a basic understanding of the formative processes of igneous and metamorphic rock through quantitative applications of simple physical and chemical principles. The book encourages a deeper comprehension of the subject by explaining the petrologic principles rather than simply presenting the student with petrologic facts and terminology. Assuming knowledge of only introductory college-level courses in physics, chemistry, and calculus, it lucidly outlines mathematical derivations fully and at an elementary level, and is ideal for intermediate and advanced courses in igneous and metamorphic petrology. The end-of-chapter quantitative problem sets facilitate student learning by working through simple applications. They also introduce several widely-used thermodynamic software programs for calculating igneous and metamorphic phase equilibria and image analysis software. With over 350 illustrations, this revised edition contains valuable new material on the structure of the Earth's mantle and core, the properties and behavior of magmas, recent results from satellite imaging, and more.
Book Description
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 February 27, 2007
Geoscientist (Massachusetts)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
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.
Prompt shipping. Great content! January 2, 2010
Robert Tweeddale (Brooklyn, New York)
This is a British publication so expect pics and discussions based on European situations. The content of the descriptions and discussions are very helpful. There is a website on the back cover, <[...]> that allows you to access more content mentioned in the book.
Astonishing book. April 18, 2010
Oles Savchuk (Sapporo, Japan)
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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