Books Written by Staff Members of the School of Geosciences

McCarthy T.S. & Rubidge B.

The Story of Earth & Life: a southern African perspective on a 4.6 billion-year journey

A southern African perspective on a 4.6 billion year journey. This is a beautifully illustrated, popular account of the geological and palaeontological history of southern Africa, written for general readers, junior undergraduate students and professional geologists seeking a brief overview of the region.

The book was launched on 7th October 2005

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Reimold U. & Gibson R.

Meteorite Impact! the danger from space and south Africa s mega-impact, the Vredefort impact

Following great public demand and released to coincide with the declaration of the Vredefort dome as South Africa s seventh World Heritage Site in July, 2005, Meteorite Impact! The Danger from Space and South Africa s Mega-impact, the Vredefort Structure , by Uwe Reimold and Roger Gibson, is a popular account of the geological wonderland that marks the site of the largest and oldest known meteorite impact on Earth. Already in its second edition, the book describes the spectacular geology of the dome and explains the history of research that led to its recognition as an impact site, along the way delving into the genesis of the Solar System, Outer Space, and the development of one of the world s earliest continents and its greatest repository of precious metals. Past and future impacts and other environmental threats to life on Earth are evaluated. A chapter by Anton Pelser, Maurits Naude and Kevin Balkwill describes the fascinating archaeological, historical and botanical heritage of the region. The final chapter provides a guide to sites of interest in the dome region.

Cost R250
Postage in South Africa R24.50.
For more information, contact Chris van Rensburg Publications
(Tel. 27-11-726 4350);

Robb, L.

Introduction to Ore-Forming Processes

Introduction to Ore-Forming Processes is the first senior undergraduate ? postgraduate textbook to focus specifically on the multiplicity of geological processes that result in the formation of mineral deposits.

For purchase information contact Academic Marketing Services,

ams6@icon.co.za

Viljoen & Reimold

An Introduction to South African s Geological and Mining heritage