This advanced textbook treats common microstructures such as foliations, porphyroblasts, veins, fringes and shear sense. It also provides information on experimental work and the techniques of microtectonic research. Many photographs and explanatory drawings clarify the text. The new edition, substantially revised throughout and extended, features two new chapters (primary structures and experimental microstructures), 90 new figures, 600 new reference. Microtectonics has proven useful for self study of microstructures and as a manual for short- and one-semester courses.

Written for graduate students with a strong focus on application High number of line drawings and photographs illustrating the contents

Inhalt
A Framework of Microtectonic Studies.- Flow and Deformation.- Deformation Mechanisms.- Foliations, Lineations and Lattice Preferred Orientation.- Shear Zones.- Dilatation Sites Veins, Strain Shadows, Fringes and Boudins.- Porphyroblasts and Reaction Rims.- Primary Structures.- Natural Microgauges.- Special Techniques.- Experimental Modelling Techniques.- From Sample to Section.