Deformation of Earth Materials: An Introduction to the Rheology of Solid Earth Van Shun-ichiro Karato is an English-language textbook that focuses on the rheology and materials science of the solid Earth. This reference work is suitable for professionals and researchers in the geosciences.
The book provides a coherent and in-depth treatment of the mechanical properties and deformation processes of Earth materials, with attention to elastic, anelastic, and viscous deformation. The content is relevant to fields such as geophysics, geology, mineralogy, and ceramics.
This title is ideal for graduate programs and serves as an important reference work on the rheology and dynamics of the solid Earth. Extensive discussions and practice problems with solutions support understanding of complex matter within solid Earth and materials science.
The text connects with topics in geophysics, Earth sciences, and related disciplines, making it a valuable resource for both teaching and research.