Book Review: Philip Kearey, Keith A. Klepeis and Frederick J. Vine: Global Tectonics, Third Edition

Lange, Dietrich (2009) Book Review: Philip Kearey, Keith A. Klepeis and Frederick J. Vine: Global Tectonics, Third Edition. Surveys in Geophysics, 30 (6). pp. 617-618. DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s10712-009-9082-2

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Abstract

The third edition of this widely acclaimed textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to global tectonics. The book represents a successful update and revision of the wide range of research topics covered. Since 1990, when the first edition of Global Tectonics was published, there have been many developments in the understanding of Earth structure. While the structure of the book is largely unchanged approximately two-thirds of the figures and text are new or revised. The result is a comprehensive compendium providing an accessible, thorough and up-to-date text covering the broad field of geophysical and geological sciences. Aimed primarily at geoscientists with some basic understanding of tectonics, the book is written for readers who wish to gain a relatively quick and yet thorough insight into the various topics covered.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	09AREP;
Subjects:	99 - Other 02 - Geodynamics, Geophysics and Tectonics
Divisions:	99 - Other
Journal or Publication Title:	Surveys in Geophysics
Volume:	30
Page Range:	pp. 617-618
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10712-009-9082-2
Depositing User:	Sarah Humbert
Date Deposited:	06 Feb 2010 13:14
Last Modified:	23 Jul 2013 09:56
URI:	http://eprints.esc.cam.ac.uk/id/eprint/1321

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