{"product_id":"9781118708118","title":"Geology of the Alps","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Alps, with their outstanding outcrop conditions, represent a superb natural laboratory for many geological processes, and have played a crucial role in the history of geology. This book gives an up-to-date and holistic overview of the key aspects of Alpine geology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter a brief presentation of the plate tectonic framework, the rock suites are discussed, starting with the pre-Triassic crystalline basement, followed by Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic sedimentary sequences. The lithological description of the rock types is supplemented by a discussion of their paleogeographic and plate tectonic contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book goes on to describe the structure of the Alps (including the Jura Mountains and the Alpine foreland to the north and south) illustrated by numerous cross-sections. The evolution of the Alps as a mountain chain incorporates a discussion of the Alpine metamorphic history and a compilation of orogenic timetables. The final sections cover the evolution of Alpine drainage patterns and the region’s glacial history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReadership\u003c\/i\u003e: The book is essential reading for students and lecturers on Alpine courses and excursions, and all earth-scientists interested in the geology of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47130287014128,"sku":"9781118708118","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781118708118_p0.jpg?v=1763695162","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781118708118","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}