Sedimentology and Sedimentary Basins: From Turbulence to Tectonics Mike R. Leeder is an English-language textbook about sedimentology and sedimentary processes. The book is intended for advanced students and professionals in the geosciences and covers current insights into sedimentary deposits within the framework of tectonics, climate, and sea levels.
This textbook addresses sedimentological principles from the perspective of modern processes. The emphasis is on a scientific approach, balancing narrative explanations with quantitative support in accompanying appendices. The work concludes with a chapter on the role of sedimentology and sedimentary subjects in related disciplines, such as tectonic uplift and palaeoclimate studies.
The content connects sedimentology and pedology with Earth Sciences, with specific attention to sedimentology, stratigraphy, and agronomic soil sciences. Each chapter includes references to further literature research, supported by a bibliography of more than 2,500 sources.