| Description |
xvi, 263 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: List of tables -- List of figures -- Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The chronometric (numerical) scale -- 3. The chronostratic scale -- 4. Isotopic methods, dates, precision and database -- 5. Chronometric calibration of stage boundaries -- 6. The magnetostratigraphic time scale -- 7. Geologic events and the time scale -- Appendices -- References and selected bibliography -- General index -- Stratigraphic index |
| Analysis |
Geological time |
| Notes |
Includes indexes |
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Rev. ed. of: A Geologic time scale. 1982 |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 223-246 |
| Subject |
Geological time.
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| Author |
Harland, W. B. (Walter Brian), 1917-
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| LC no. |
89078175 |
| ISBN |
0521383617 |
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0521387655 (paperback) |
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