Reconstructing Quaternary Environments

by John J. Lowe, Mike J. Walker

Examines the various forms of evidence used to establish the history and scale of environmenal changes during the Quaternary. The evidence is extremely diverse, ranging from landforms and sediments to fossil assemblages and isotope ratios, bringing the book fully up to date since its last publication.

Genres: Geology

468 pages, Paperback

First published November 19, 1984

Reviews

[Sierra Ramsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very dense textbook that relies heavily on the reader's preexisting knowledge of geology, biology, chemistry, and ecology. However, when paired with an effective lecturer, it becomes easier to digest the information. Lowe and Walker are well-renowned in Quaternary science and this text sets the stage for the basis of paleoenvironmental reconstructions. Though at times it was challenging to read, this is an excellent textbook for understanding how environments are reconstructed with different proxies and why this is a significant field.