TY - BOOK AU - Bond,David AU - Lyle,Paul TI - Introducing Stratigraphy T2 - Introducing Earth and Environmental Science Ser SN - 9781780465593 AV - QE651 .I587 2019 PY - 2019/// CY - Edinburgh PB - Dunedin Academic Press KW - Geology, Stratigraphic KW - Electronic Books N1 - Description based upon print version of record; 2; Intro; Title; Contents; Dedication; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction: what is stratigraphy?; 2. The historical development of stratigraphy; 3. Time's Arrow and Time's Cycle: Uniformitarianism and Catastrophism in stratigraphy; 4. The quantification of the stratigraphic column: absolute time; 5. An integrated account of the stratigraphic column; 6. The definition of stratigraphic units and the Golden Spike; 7. The application of stratigraphy; Epilogue; Glossary; Further reading; Image credits; Copyright; 2; b N2 - A concise, highly illustrated introduction to stratigraphy, the study of rock layers and layering. It is used in the study of sedimentary and layered volcanic rocks and is a key component of the search for fossil fuels UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=2142994&site=eds-live&custid=s3260518 ER -