Stratigraphy: A Modern Synthesis

Focusing on the evolution of stratigraphy, this updated textbook traces its development from separate studies into a cohesive discipline. It features a historical introduction detailing the timeline of stratigraphy's components, alongside comprehensive outlines of key elements such as facies analysis and sequence stratigraphy. A chapter on modern synthesis encapsulates current methodologies, while the concluding section addresses future research trends in understanding time as reflected in the stratigraphic record.