The Encyclopedia of structural geology and plate tectonics /

This tenth volume of a series constituting an ``Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences'' should be an essential holding for the science reference section of any academic library. Earlier volumes in the series, dealing with oceanography, atmospheric sciences, and several aspects of geology, are of established value as reference books. The topics, in 119 main entries compiled by editor Seyfert and written by recognized international authorities, treat a range in concepts from those involving folding, faulting, and mountain building in the realm of classic structural geology to those dealing with the global-scale context of plate tectonics. Topical entries also deal with the regional characteristics of principal orogenic belts and the fundamental relationships of structural geology to geomorphology, theoretical geomechanics, and petrofabrics. Additional entries list specific topics with cross-reference to the main entries. There is an extensive topical and geographical subject index, an author index, and each main entry includes an extensive list of references. The volume is thoroughly illustrated with maps, diagrams, and a few photographs of structural situations. Highly recommended.-W.C. Peters, University of Arizona