Synopses & Reviews
Review of the second edition "For geologists and geophysicists studying sedimentary fill of basins, this volume is a valuable addition to their shelves. The book is packed with informationincludes numerous lists of references, and is up-to-date. As a source volume, this book is second to none. It is clear and well organized." GEOPHYSICS
Description
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Table of Contents
Preface.- Acknowledgements.-
The stratigraphy and sedimentology of sedimentary basins: Introduction; The Stratigraphic-Sedimentologic Data Base; Stratigraphic Correlation; Facies Analysis; Basin Mapping Methods.-
Global controls of sedimentary basin development: Sequence Stratigraphy; Tectonism and Sedimentation: Principles and Models; Regional and Global Stratigraphic Cycles; Sedimentation and Plate Tectonics.- Conclusions.- Author Index.- Subject Index.