Essentials of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

‘The second edition of Essentials of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology takes a successful format and develops it further to produce a key, up-to-date undergraduate petrology textbook. Structuring petrological processes around tectonic environments and processes makes for a straightforward and intuitive text, and allows for conceptual linkages between igneous and metamorphic rocks and processes. The call-outs and question sets are appropriate and thought-provoking, and add broader context and understanding that can be developed in associated class activities.’ Graham D. M. Andrews, West Virginia University‘This is an excellent undergraduate textbook, covering the essence of igneous and metamorphic petrology. It incorporates recent scientific developments without ignoring the basics, shows the relevance of petrology for mineral exploration and geohazards, and provides links with other fields of geology. An extensive reference list provides guidance for further reading. Highly recommended!’ Marlina Elburg, University of Johannesburg‘Frost and Frost have produced a very popular igneous and metamorphic petrology textbook as it is truly written for the undergraduate geology major with perhaps just a 100-level introductory geology class and mineralogy as their background coursework. However, it is also rich in detail and thoroughly modern. In both the igneous and metamorphic sections, the authors first introduce the needed rock descriptive and theoretical backgrounds to pave the way for students to explore subsequent chapters. Igneous rocks are examined by their tectonic setting and metamorphic rocks by their protolith, which is exactly how I have taught the course for many years. Inserts in each chapter take students to other relevant areas of Earth science. The appendix includes a very useful review of mineralogy. I have used the first edition and look forward to using the second!’ James Lawford AndersonReview of the First Edition: ‘… I can highly recommend this book as a well-organized presentation of the essentials of igneous and metamorphic petrology and their application in an up-to-date mix of modern geochemistry and plate tectonics.’ American MineralogistReview of the First Edition: ‘… should be very successful in meeting the authors’ stated objective of providing a concise text for a one-semester undergraduate course; it will also be a valuable resource for geologic professionals.’ M. E. McCallum, ChoicePraise for the First Edition: ‘An authoritative and contemporary petrology textbook ideal for today’s undergraduate student … that distills the essence of igneous and metamorphic petrology.’ Joshua Schwartz, California State UniversityPraise for the First Edition: ‘… a streamlined view of igneous and metamorphic petrology that is most appropriate for a one-semester undergraduate-level course.’ Jeffrey M. Byrnes, Oklahoma State UniversityPraise for the First Edition: ‘An introductory textbook that presents the basic principles of the subject matter in a simple and concise manner. Frost and Frost do a good job of linking igneous and metamorphic petrology to basic chemistry and major tectonic processes.’ Aley K. El-Shazly, Marshall UniversityPraise for the First Edition: ‘… succeeds in its stated objective: to convey the essential petrologic information that is needed by all geoscientists. … will provide students with a solid, clearly written, well-illustrated foundation for understanding igneous and metamorphic rocks. I look forward to using this text in my own undergraduate petrology class.’ Calvin G. Barnes, Texas Tech University

B. Ronald Frost is Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of Wyoming. He has conducted extensive field research in the Precambrian basement of Wyoming, as well as in Siberia, Greenland, Northern Canada, and the Broken Hill area of Australia. He is the author of more than 110 scientific papers on topics ranging from serpentinization and the metamorphism of serpentinites, ocean floor metamorphism, granulites, thermobarometry, the geochemistry of granites, and melting of sulfide ore deposits. He was previously an associate editor for the Journal of Metamorphic Geology and Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, and served on the editorial board of the Journal of Petrology.

Carol D. Frost joined the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Wyoming in 1983 after receiving her Ph.D. in Earth Sciences at the University of Cambridge. She investigates the origin and evolution of the continental crust, the provenance of clastic sedimentary rocks, granite petrogenesis, and applies isotope geology and geochemistry to environmental issues including water co-produced with hydrocarbons and geological sequestration of carbon dioxide. She is a Fellow of the Mineralogical Society of America, Geological Society of America, and the Geochemical Society, and served as Division Director for the Division of Earth Sciences at the National Science Foundation from 2014–18.