Structural Geology

'This textbook is an excellent introduction to quantitative structural geology, showing the formation of structures using both calculus and mechanics. The book bridges the gap between descriptive structural geology books and more advanced textbooks requiring a continuum mechanics background, and will be a 'must' for all geoscientists who wish to learn how to interpret geological structures based on fundamental physical principles.' Bernhard Grasemann, University of Vienna
'Pollard and Martel have written the 'Turcotte and Schubert' of structural geology. Their treatment, focusing on quantitative analysis of canonical examples, is unique, and their respect for structural geology is demonstrated by copious use of maps and field examples. The text is suitable for upper-level undergraduates with a strong math or engineering background, and is essential for all graduate students and professors of structural geology.' Richard Allmendinger, Cornell University
'This textbook tackles head-on the difficult task of quantifying the deformation processes operating in the Earth's crust in a manner that can be understood by readers without a strong mathematical background. Clearly written and beautifully illustrated with a plethora of useful and interesting diagrams and photographs - the authors are to be congratulated on producing a book that will become one of the standard structural texts for the next decade.' John Cosgrove, Imperial College London