Microtectonics is the interpretation of small-scale deformation structures in rocks. They are studied by optical microscope and contain abundant information on the history and type of deformation and metamorphism in a rock and are therefore used by most geologists to obtain data for large-scale geological interpretations. This advanced textbook contains a large number of photographs and explanatory drawings, special chapters on related techniques, a chapter on microgauges and a simple, non-mathematical treatment of continuum mechanics with practical examples. Special terms are explained in boxes. This textbook is suited for independent use during optical studies on microstructures as a reference manual and as a manual for short courses.
This book succeeds in its stated aim of being a manual for the study of microtectonics...because of its clear and authoritative text and because of its well-chosen very good black and white photographs... The Australian Geologist "The strength of this book is the rigorous approach taken to kinematic analysis, with an excellent marriage of advanced theory and practical observation." Jnl of Petrology.