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the information given here is not an adequate introduction for someone unfamiliar with them. The remaining chapters deal with the application of the information developed in earlier chapters. Chapter 10 deals with the kinematic interpretation of structures and textures in peridotites. Chapter 11 deals with largescale flow in peridotites, and with models for upper-mantle geodynamics. The last chapter returns to the problem of the interpretation of the structure of metamorphic rocks in terms of its history. There is a good bibliography and index. In places, I found the book difficult to read. The style is abrupt, and sometimes more like lecture notes than a text. The figures, particularly those referring to crystal structures, are frequently taken from other publications, and without adequate explanation of symbols or identification of the atomic species. These, however, are minor criticisms. This is a most valuable book. It will be indispensable to the geologist who wants an authoritative description of the fundamentals of defects; of mechanisms of flow; and of microstructures resulting from flow in rocks and minerals. And it will be useful too to the metallurgist or materials scientist who has observed the rapid development of physical geology in the last ten years, and would like to become involved in it. The authors have a powerful grasp both of the materials science, and of the geophysical aspects of the topic on which they write. The field is developing rapidly, and I hope they will consider a second edition in the next five years. M.F. ASHBY (Cambridge)
Oil Shale. T. F. Yen and G.V. Chilingarian (Editors). Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1976, 292 p., Dfl.90.00, $34.76. This book is comprised of twelve chapters written by experts in the various areas. It is an excellent source of information on the formation, composition, evaluation, and characteristics of the world’s oil shales. Detailed information is included on the mineralogy and organic components of the oil shale and numerous references increase the value of this book. About 70% of the text is devoted to the aspects of oil shale. The chapters on retorting technology, environmental aspects, and recent research are well written and summarize the present situation with respect to oil-shale development. This is an excellent reference for personnel in industrial and governmental laboratories as well as those engaged in all phases of oil-shale development and research. J. H. GARY (Golden,
Colorado)
the information given here is not an adequate introduction for someone unfamiliar with them. The remaining chapters deal with the application of the information developed in earlier chapters. Chapter 10 deals with the kinematic interpretation of structures and textures in peridotites. Chapter 11 deals with largescale flow in peridotites, and with models for upper-mantle geodynamics. The last chapter returns to the problem of the interpretation of the structure of metamorphic rocks in terms of its history. There is a good bibliography and index. In places, I found the book difficult to read. The style is abrupt, and sometimes more like lecture notes than a text. The figures, particularly those referring to crystal structures, are frequently taken from other publications, and without adequate explanation of symbols or identification of the atomic species. These, however, are minor criticisms. This is a most valuable book. It will be indispensable to the geologist who wants an authoritative description of the fundamentals of defects; of mechanisms of flow; and of microstructures resulting from flow in rocks and minerals. And it will be useful too to the metallurgist or materials scientist who has observed the rapid development of physical geology in the last ten years, and would like to become involved in it. The authors have a powerful grasp both of the materials science, and of the geophysical aspects of the topic on which they write. The field is developing rapidly, and I hope they will consider a second edition in the next five years. M.F. ASHBY (Cambridge)
Oil Shale. T. F. Yen and G.V. Chilingarian (Editors). Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1976, 292 p., Dfl.90.00, $34.76. This book is comprised of twelve chapters written by experts in the various areas. It is an excellent source of information on the formation, composition, evaluation, and characteristics of the world’s oil shales. Detailed information is included on the mineralogy and organic components of the oil shale and numerous references increase the value of this book. About 70% of the text is devoted to the aspects of oil shale. The chapters on retorting technology, environmental aspects, and recent research are well written and summarize the present situation with respect to oil-shale development. This is an excellent reference for personnel in industrial and governmental laboratories as well as those engaged in all phases of oil-shale development and research. J. H. GARY (Golden,
Colorado)