Publisher's Synopsis
This authoritative volume is designed to bridge the gap between Antarctic geological researchers and other geological communities. The text describes all major rock units found in Antarctica, and reviews Antarctic palaeontology, geophysics, petroleum prospects, and mineral resources. It also provides a guide to the scientific literature, and to current ideas on the geological composition, structure, and evolution of the continent. Attention is drawn to geological features of Antarctica that are significant from the wider perspective of global geology.
