Description
“Plate Tectonics” by Haakon Fossen and Christian Teisser is an advanced undergraduate textbook that provides a modern and comprehensive overview of plate tectonics. An ideal resource for an advanced geology course, this book presents the theory as a multifaceted explanation that integrates numerous geologic observations and processes into a coherent model. Through clear text, helpful analogies, and stunning color photographs, the book helps readers understand how plates interact to produce different landforms, rock assemblages, and deformation features along plate boundaries. The book covers the essential topics for a single semester without overwhelming readers, making it an accessible introduction to quantitative topics. Additionally, it offers student-friendly features and a clear path through each chapter, with a rich collection of online resources that bring the subject of plate tectonics to life.
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