Van der Pluijm B.A., Marshak S. Earth Structure. An Introduction to Structural Geology and Tectonics

New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2004. — 673 p.
Second Edition.
ISBN 978-0-393-92467-1.The Second Edition of Earth Structure: An Introduction to Structural Geology and Tectonics takes a balanced approach to the subject - emphasizing links between structural features at all scales (microscopic, hand-specimen, outcrop, mountain-range) and deformation processes.Earth Structure shows how assemblages of structures relate to different geological settings in the context of plate tectonics. Chapters are self-contained modules that can be arranged in various sequences depending on instructor preference, and the book uses a conversational writing style, employing familiar analogies and field examples. Mathematical analysis, where used in the book, is kept at a basic level.Self-contained chapters on deformation mechanisms (both brittle and plastic) and deformation products (fractures, faults, folds, and fabrics) allow instructors to provide a foundation of understanding on "how" deformation takes place, as well as a thorough description of what deformation causes.Essays on Regional Perspectives provide information on tectonic analysis for eleven regions around the globe written by specialists in the area - discussions include the European Alps, the Altaids, the Appalachians, and the Cascadia Wedge.Fundamentals.
Brittle structures.
Ductile structures.
Tectonics.
Regional perspectives.