Methods and Applications of Geochronology 1st Edition

Methods and Applications of Geochronology, 1st Edition by Gregory Shellnutt, Steve Denyszyn, and Kenshi Suga delivers a concise, authoritative guide to modern age-dating techniques and their real-world uses in Earth science. Perfect for students, researchers, and practicing geologists, this volume brings clarity to complex methods— from U-Pb zircon geochronology and 40Ar/39Ar dating to (U–Th)/He, Rb–Sr and Sm–Nd systems—while emphasizing rigorous sample preparation, analytical protocols, and uncertainty assessment.

Engagingly written and technically robust, the book walks readers through lab workflows, data reduction, and interpretation strategies that connect isotopic results to tectonics, sedimentary provenance, magmatic history, and basin evolution. Case studies span global field examples, demonstrating how precise age constraints refine the geologic time scale, unravel orogenic events, and inform resource exploration and stratigraphic correlations.

What sets this edition apart is its balance of method-focused detail and practical application: clear diagrams, best-practice advice on quality control, and discussions on integrating multi-system datasets for robust chronological frameworks. Whether you’re a graduate student learning analytical approaches or a professional seeking up-to-date protocols for high-precision geochronology, this book is a dependable reference.

For anyone serious about unlocking Earth’s temporal record, Methods and Applications of Geochronology, 1st Edition is an indispensable addition to your library. Order your copy today to strengthen your analytical toolkit and advance your interpretations of Earth history.

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