Myron G. Best Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology... Review

Even decades after its release, "Best" remains a staple on the bookshelves of professional geologists. It transformed petrology from a hobby of "collecting pretty stones" into a rigorous, predictive science. If you can master the chapters in this book, you essentially understand the engine room of planet Earth.

The 2nd edition (2002) introduced significantly better illustrations and photomicrographs that helped students visualize the atomic-level changes happening inside a solid stone. Myron G. Best IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY...

Best was one of the first to effectively link petrology with Plate Tectonics , showing exactly how the movement of continents creates the specific chemistry of the rocks we find today. 4. Its Legacy Even decades after its release, "Best" remains a

Here is the story of why this book became a legend in the world of geology: 1. The Visionary Approach Its Legacy Here is the story of why