Principles of Metamorphic Petrology

Principles of Metamorphic Petrology provides an introduction to ideas, techniques and approaches in the study of metamorphic rocks. The book begins with basic concepts, but advances further than most other metamorphic petrology texts. Examples of this include the latest chemographic approaches, the correct use of pseudosections and the application of x-ray compositional mapping to metamorphic problems. It also covers advances in thermobarometry and the application of modern geochronological techniques to the absolute timing of tectonometamorphic events. Determination of parent rocks is covered in detail and there is a modern exposition of partial melting reactions, melt extraction and deformation of migmatites. The book includes a large number of references to lead students into independent investigation. A valuable text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in metamorphic petrology, that serves as a reference for researchers and exploration geologists.

• Emphasizes recent techniques and approaches, especially the use of P-T pseudosections to bring students up-to-date with the latest methods
• Discusses structural criteria for determining parent rocks, to help assist metamorphic geologists with conducting complete regional studies, and economic geologists in developing ore search models for metamorphic terranes
• Reviews metasomatism, that is of special interest to economic geologists but is not usually covered by similar texts