This highly-regarded introductory textbook has been used by many generations of students worldwide. It is specifically tailored to the requirements of first or
The tripartite organisation of previous editions has been modified to include discussion of morphology and classification. The final two chapters have been expa
Since the first edition was published in 1983, this highly-regarded introductory textbook has been used by many generations of students worldwide. It is specifi
In the Preface to the first edition of this book, nitions and explanations of a number of import published in 1983, I explained my reasons for ant stratigraphic