Andrew D. Miall Boeken

The book explores the intricate nature of fluvial deposits, which serve as a record of nonmarine environments across various landscapes. It details the lithofacies composition and vertical stratigraphic records that reflect the interplay of channel dynamics and tectonic processes, along with climate influences at the time of deposition. The first section builds a stratigraphic framework, addressing lithofacies and architectural elements, while later discussions focus on correlation challenges, basin-scale frameworks, and the impact of autogenic and allogenic sedimentary controls on nonmarine sequence stratigraphy.

Focusing on the evolution of stratigraphy, this updated textbook traces its development from separate studies into a cohesive discipline. It features a historical introduction detailing the timeline of stratigraphy's components, alongside comprehensive outlines of key elements such as facies analysis and sequence stratigraphy. A chapter on modern synthesis encapsulates current methodologies, while the concluding section addresses future research trends in understanding time as reflected in the stratigraphic record.