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"Many readers will be familiar with this excellent textbook . . . The subject coverage is more comprehensive than in previous editions with many of the processes and concepts being illustrated with case studies drawn from the recent literature. " (Mar Geophys Res, 2009)
"A massive list of mostly critical references cites the most important works the world over." (CHOICE, November 2009)"An excellent in‑depth overview on one of the most revolutionary topics in the earth sciences. … Not only clear and comprehensive, but also pleasant to read. It is a highly recommended must‑have on the bookshelves of earth scientists for some time to come." (Geologos, December 2009)
"Global Tectonics will find its place in all well equipped libraries and a personal copy will be of use for any geoscientist who needs a comprehensive overview." (Surveys in Geophysics, September 2009)
"This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the field of global tectonics. Because the field has changed significantly since the last edition was published, the majority of text and figures in the third edition are new." (Book News, September 2009)
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The third edition of this widely acclaimed textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of global tectonics, and includes major revisions to reflect the most significant recent advances in the field.
- A fully revised third edition of this highly acclaimed text written by eminent authors including one of the pioneers of plate tectonic theory
- Major revisions to this new edition reflect the most significant recent advances in the field, including new and expanded chapters on Precambrian tectonics and the supercontinent cycle and the implications of plate tectonics for environmental change
- Combines a historical approach with process science to provide a careful balance between geological and geophysical material in both continental and oceanic regimes
- Dedicated website available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/kearey/
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56 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Seems somewhat dated in 2001. Hard to read.,
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This review is from: Global Tectonics (Paperback)
This is one book given in a long preparatory reading list provided by the Open University for a course on "The Earth's Interior".This is the 5th of the list which I have read. It has been the least readable. It muddles cause and effect. It jumps between sections of a subject without good signposting. It states categorically that full information can be found about a subject in a twenty-year-old paper. It often makes annoying statements that the research results affect geological processes, when it should say that the research affects the interpretation of geological processes. There are a few topics in this book in which the explanations are better than in other books of similar topics. It has been a most disappointing read, when I had expected that it would have been much more enlightening and clearer. It is described as a "second edition", but is not as up-to-date as would be expected for a subject area in which there has been so much recent progress.
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4.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews) 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Reference Book,
By CalcuttaTube "Ankan Basu" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Global Tectonics (Paperback)
The Book may be old, but it is not worthless as per some other reviews here. The book covers the basics pretty well and thats what most of the geo students need. Sure, there may be other books with better pictures, but the concepts that you need for tectonics is sufficiently present in this book.I passed out of college about 10 years back. Read the same book then. Glad to find it on Amazon. I own the book now. Ankan Basu Geologist/Geochemist 6 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
No slab pull,
By Calochortus "aroid" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Global Tectonics (Paperback)
I wouldn't recommend this book for someone trying to get a solid foundation in the current state of the field of plate tectonics for several reasons. The writing style of the book can only be described as stodgy and stiff, lacking in verve or color. This is not John McPhee. The book seems a bit out-of-date when you look at the dates of recent references. Very few from the last five years, though it has a copyright date of 2009. The authors seem to like jargon and do not like concise clear phrases. Also, the illustrations seem amateurish, and old-fashioned, often too small for the amount of information in them. It's not a bad book, but much of it was over my head.
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