The History and Sedimentology of Ancient Reef Systems (Topics in Geobiology, Volume 17) (Hardcover)

Review’[...]this book is a tremendous source of basic information. and a relatively complete overview of modern and ancient reef systems. As such, it is a worthy addition to any carbonate geologist’s library. Although not inexpensive at US $95.00, it is probably the best text presently available for upper level undergraduate and graduate level courses in reef geology. In summary, the editor and the authors should be commended for a job well done.’Carbonates and Evaporites (2002)

Reef. The very word conjures up restful, tropical images wrapped in warmth and displayed in shimmering colors. So it is with this book, a series of reef images, past and present brought to life by thoughtful and probing analysis and revealed through well-written and beautifully illustrated articles. Ever since Darwin reported on his investigations of far-flung reefs, these structures have held an unending fascination for earth scientists. The fact that their fossil predecessors c (more…)