Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, 2nd edition
Published by Pearson (16 February 2009) © 2010
- John D. Winter Whitman College
Title overview
For a combined, one-semester, junior/senior-level course in Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology. Also useful for programs that teach Igneous Petrology and Metamorphic Petrology.
Typical texts on igneous and metamorphic petrology are geared to either advanced or novice petrology students. This unique text offers comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of both igneous and metamorphic petrology in a single volume—and provides the quantitative and technical background required to critically evaluate igneous and metamorphic phenomena in a way that students at all levels can understand. The goal throughout is for students to be able to apply the techniques—and enjoy the insights of the results—rather than tinker with theory and develop everything from first principles.
Typical texts on igneous and metamorphic petrology are geared to either advanced or novice petrology students. This unique text offers comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of both igneous and metamorphic petrology in a single volume—and provides the quantitative and technical background required to critically evaluate igneous and metamorphic phenomena in a way that students at all levels can understand. The goal throughout is for students to be able to apply the techniques—and enjoy the insights of the results—rather than tinker with theory and develop everything from first principles.
- A balanced presentation limits the theory to the extent that students can practice it on real occurrences—without such excessive detail that the course becomes more like chemistry than geology.
- A concentration on the processes and principles involved in the generation of igneous and metamorphic rocks (rather than on lists of details to be memorised) enables students to develop a deeper understanding, a more lasting knowledge, and skills that will prove valuable beyond the classroom.
- A survey of actual occurrences of igneous and metamorphic rocks, and processes that produce them, is provided. This section is often greatly condensed in most other texts, but it is the most interesting and dynamic aspect of petrology.
- A techniques/occurrences approach for both igneous and metamorphic rocks that first presents the techniques, then applies them to assess a field area, and then expands the techniques as necessary if the field examples call for it.
- A comprehensive section on petrogenesis, particularly igneous petrogenesis, covers important igneous petrogenetic associations (such as mid-ocean ridge processes, mid-ocean islands, island and continental arcs, granitoid rocks, and continental alkaline associations).
- An accessible approach to mathematics, chemistry, and physics requires only a working knowledge of algebra; calculus is occasionally discussed, but is not required. Chemical and physical principles are presented early on, and at a level that is comprehensible and accessible.
- Worked examples, problems, and computer-related problems, found at the end of many chapters, carefully integrate a number of problems and computer programs (some used only in research at this point).
- Spreadsheets are used extensively in worked examples and problems
- Approximately 350 figures and tables are provided.
• New teaching and learning aids in each chapter include:
—Questions to Be Addressed
—Chapter Summary
—List of Important Terms
—Important First Principle Concepts.
• New Review Questions for each chapter are available online.
• A revised section on the Geothermal Gradient and a newly added discussion of Plate Tectonics appear in Chapter 1.
• Mantle Layering Models have been revised to more extensively illustrate the concepts at hand in Chapter 10.
• Focusing particularly on mid-ocean ridge segmentation, a reworked chapter 13 includes new models of melt formation and crystallization to form oceanic crust.
• Chapter 14 has been expanded to include analysis oceanic plateaus, new isotopic evidence to assess mantle convection and a newly created model for melt generation in plumes.
• A new section on Large Igneous Provinces has been added to Chapter 15, which also includes a revised conversation about the genesis of the Columbia River basalts.
• Section 16.8 has been completely revised to address new thermal models for subduction zones, a subduction zone model, and mantle enrichment processes.
• Chapter 23 houses an all-new section on Textural Geochronology.
• Ultra-high Pressure and Ultra-high Temperature metamorphism are addressed in a new section of Chapter 26.
• Chapter 28 is augmented with sections on pseudosections and the effects of the non-KFMASH components.
• A new Appendix aids students in estimating the density and viscosity of melts.
—Questions to Be Addressed
—Chapter Summary
—List of Important Terms
—Important First Principle Concepts.
• New Review Questions for each chapter are available online.
• A revised section on the Geothermal Gradient and a newly added discussion of Plate Tectonics appear in Chapter 1.
• Mantle Layering Models have been revised to more extensively illustrate the concepts at hand in Chapter 10.
• Focusing particularly on mid-ocean ridge segmentation, a reworked chapter 13 includes new models of melt formation and crystallization to form oceanic crust.
• Chapter 14 has been expanded to include analysis oceanic plateaus, new isotopic evidence to assess mantle convection and a newly created model for melt generation in plumes.
• A new section on Large Igneous Provinces has been added to Chapter 15, which also includes a revised conversation about the genesis of the Columbia River basalts.
• Section 16.8 has been completely revised to address new thermal models for subduction zones, a subduction zone model, and mantle enrichment processes.
• Chapter 23 houses an all-new section on Textural Geochronology.
• Ultra-high Pressure and Ultra-high Temperature metamorphism are addressed in a new section of Chapter 26.
• Chapter 28 is augmented with sections on pseudosections and the effects of the non-KFMASH components.
• A new Appendix aids students in estimating the density and viscosity of melts.
Table of contents
- Part I Igneous Petrology
- Chapter 1 Some Fundamental Concepts
- Chapter 2 Classification and Nomenclature of Igneous Rocks
- Chapter 3 Textures of Igneous Rocks
- Chapter 4 Igneous Structures and Field Relationships
- Chapter 5 An Introduction to Thermodynamics
- Chapter 6 The Phase Rule and One- and Two-Component Systems
- Chapter 7 Systems with More than Two Components
- Chapter 8 Chemical Petrology I: Major and Minor Elements
- Chapter 9 Chemical Petrology II: Trace Elements and Isotopes
- Chapter 10 Generation of Basaltic Magmas
- Chapter 11 Magma Diversity
- Chapter 12 Layered Mafic Intrusions
- Chapter 13 Mid-Ocean Ridge Volcanism
- Chapter 14 Oceanic Intraplate Volcanism
- Chapter 15 Continental Flood Basalts
- Chapter 16 Subduction-Related Igneous Activity Part I: Island Arcs
- Chapter 17 Subduction-Related Igneous Activity Part II: Continental Arcs
- Chapter 18 Granitoid Rocks
- Chapter 19 Continental Alkaline Magmatism
- Chapter 20 Anorthosites
- Part II Metamorphic Petrology
- Chapter 21 An Introduction to Metamorphism
- Chapter 22 A Classification of Metamorphic Rocks
- Chapter 23 Structures and Textures of Metamorphic Rocks
- Chapter 24 Stable Mineral Assemblages in Metamorphic Rocks
- Chapter 25 Metamorphic Facies and Metamorphosed Mafic Rocks
- Chapter 26 Metamorphic Reactions
- Chapter 27 Thermodynamics of Metamorphic Reactions
- Chapter 28 Metamorphism of Pelitic Sediments
- Chapter 29 Metamorphism of Calcareous and Ultramafic Rocks
- Chapter 30 Metamorphic Fluids, Mass Transport and Metasomatism
- Appendix A: Units and Constants
- Appendix B: Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Appendix C: The CIPW Norm
Author bios
John D. Winter did his undergraduate work in geology at the University of Illinois at Urbana, and earned his M.S. and Ph.D. at the University of Washington in Seattle. Now Professor of Geology at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, his principal fields of interest are in metamorphic petrology, mineralogy and crystallography, and geochemistry. He has spent several summers in Greenland, a summer in Labrador, and another in Norway, where he studied processes that take place during the formation and subsequent development of the ancient deep continental crust. He is also working on contact metamorphism in the Wallowa Mountains of NE Oregon. Briefly, he also worked as an exploration geologist in New Guinea.
Professor Winter teaches Mineralogy, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Introductory Geology, Environmental Geology, and Geochemistry. Outside the classroom, his interests include travel, mountaineering, hiking, mountain biking, and telemark skiing.
Professor Winter teaches Mineralogy, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Introductory Geology, Environmental Geology, and Geochemistry. Outside the classroom, his interests include travel, mountaineering, hiking, mountain biking, and telemark skiing.
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