By
Alan Goodwin, University of Toronto
Description
Principles of Precambrian Geologyis an update to the 1991 book,
Precambrian Geology: The Dynamic Evolution of the
Continental Crust, by the same author. The new edition covers the same topics in a more concise and accessible format and is replete
with explanatory figures, tables, and illustrations. The book serves as a modern comprehensive statement on the Earth's Precambrian crust,
covering the main aspects of distribution, lithiostratigraphy, age, and petrogenesis of Precambrian rocks by continent within the context
of the Earth's evolving continental crust.
Principles of Precambrian Geology provides a suitable framework for assessing
various Earth dynamic and biospheric hypotheses, including the modern plate tectonic paradigm and the Gaian hypothesis. Despite the concise
format, the new edition provides extensive updated references to support the information presented. It is designed to serve the needs
of student, teacher, explorationist and general student of the continental crust.
Audience:
Advanced undergraduates and graduates on courses of Precambrian, Regional or Historical Geology and professional geologists in government
and industry needing knowledge of the evolution of the continental crust.
