Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks

by Kurt Bucher, Rodney Grapes

Overview

Metamorphic rocks make up the largest volume of the Earth. They systematically change their mineralogical composition as a result of tecto-thermal events. The outstanding feature of the 7th edition of this book is the large number of phase diagrams showing the stability relations among minerals and groups of minerals found in metamorphic rocks. The diagrams help to determine the pressure and temperature conditions under which a given collected set of metamorphic rocks may have formed. More than half of the chapters have been completely rewritten or revised. All figures have been edited and improved and recent advances in the field such as multiequilibria thermobarometry and pseudosections were incorporated in the text. The bibliography has been revised and extended, new research publications have also been included. Graduate students will find in depth information on the origin, significance and genesis of metamorphic rocks.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783540741695
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	06/27/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Kurt Bucher studied geology and obtained his Ph.D. at ETH Zurich (Switzerland). He worked as Assistant Professor at the University of Basel (Switzerland), Professor of Geology at the University of Oslo (Norway) and Professor of Mineralogy and Geochemistry at the University of Freiburg (Germany). His research is focused on field studies of water-rock interaction processes in deep geothermal systems.

Table of Contents

Definition, Conditions and Types of Metamorphism.- Metamorphic Rocks: Structure; Classification and Names; Mineral Assemblages.- Metamorphic Processes: Pressure and Temperature Changes in Crust and Mantle; Gases and Fluids; Chemical Reactions.- Metamorphic Grade: Index Minerals and Mineral Zones; Metamorphic Facies; Isograds and Reaction-Isograds; Geothermobarometry; Gibbs Method.- Metamorphism of Ultramafic Rocks.- Metamorphism of Dolomites and Limestones.- Metamorphism of Pelitic Rocks (Metapelites).- Metamorphism of Marls.- Metamorphism of Mafic Rocks.- Metamorphism of Granitoids.

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews of the seventh edition:

"Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks is, like the preceding six editions, a fine and important book. By and large, it is precise and accurate, clearly written, logically organized and well focused. It is suitable as a text for serious, no-nonsense, one-semester undergraduate course in metamorphic petrology … . ‘Winkler’s 7^th’ is a suitable text for the graduate level." (Tomas Feininger, The Canadian Mineralogist, Vol. 40, 2003)

"This new edition of a classic text has packed in even more information than the previous editions. Extensive lists of up to date references, use of the most current data, and lists of currently available software and appropriate web sites add to the comprehensive content. … basic historical and scientific fundamentals are well covered and the very structured layout of the text makes basic information relatively easily to retrieve. … an excellent update to an excellent text." (Suzanne Miller, Geoscientist, Vol. 13 (9), 2003)

"Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks has been written with the intention of giving senior level undergraduate and postgraduate students the practical knowledge and understanding needed to interpret metamorphic rocks … . Overall the book is well presented and up-to-date … . this is definitely one of the best texts available for advanced courses in metamorphic petrology, or for individuals wanting a modern reference text. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and I am sure I will use it as a source of information for teaching and research." (Ian Fitzsimons, The Australian Geologist, Issue 129, 2003)

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