May be of interest to some... Gawen (geo-metamorphism listowner) ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 3:41 PM -0400 From: Andrea Herbert <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Please post: Ramsay's "Folding and Fracturing of Rocks" is back in print "Folding and Fracturing of Rocks," by John G. Ramsay was one of the first major publications to develop the basic theory of stress and strain in mathematical terms for geologists and to explain how this theory could be used to solve practical problems in structural geology and tectonics. Although out-of-print for many years, it is still one of the most frequently cited and quoted texts in contemporary research publications in structural geology. The Blackburn Press has recently returned the book to print, making it available to libraries, geologists, scholars and researchers who would like to own or replace a copy of a classic reference in the field. "Folding and Fracturing of Rocks," by John G. Ramsay. ISBN 1-930665-89-X, paperback, 568 pages. For more information see: http://www.blackburnpress.com/foandfrofro.html In "Folding and Fracturing of Rocks", the author applies the basic theory of stress and strain to the study of the fracturing, folding and rock strain processes commonly arising in geology. He develops the theory of both small and large finite strain with particular emphasis on progressive deformation and its geological implications. The book was one of the first textbooks to discuss practical methods for evaluating the states of finite strain in two and three dimensions. The discussions and methods of strain analysis set out in "Folding and Fracturing of Rocks" have stood the test of time, and many subsequent research developments in structural geology have their origins in this book. The book is based on sound mathematical principles which have not become dated and its photographic illustrations of natural examples of deformation theory keep the book relevant today. The Blackburn Press is a relatively new publishing company, founded with the mission of keeping in print and available for purchase at reasonable prices book titles that larger publishers have lost interest in and have declared to be "out of print." It specializes in scientific and technical books that are classics in their field. (See www.blackburnpress.com.) Andrea Herbert The Blackburn Press Publishers of classic scientific and technical books P.O.Box 287, Caldwell, N.J., 07006 U.S.A. 973-228-7077 Fax: 973-228-7276 [log in to unmask] Explore the latest additions to our list at http://www.BlackburnPress.com All of our books are available at Amazon.com ---------- End Forwarded Message ---------- Dr Gawen RT Jenkin Lecturer in Applied Geology direct dial: +44 (0116) 252 3934 Department of Geology general office: +44 (0116) 252 3933 University of Leicester fax: +44 (0116) 252 3918 LE1 7RH, UK For current PhD projects see www.le.ac.uk/geology/grtj1