"Fundamentals of Structural Geology provides a new framework for the investigation of geological structures by integrating field mapping and mechanical analysis. It emphasizes the observational data, modern mapping technology, principles of continuum mechanics, and the mathematical and computational skills necessary to quantitatively map, describe, model, and explain deformation in the Earth's lithosphere." "Assuming a basic knowledge of physical geology, introductory calculus, and physics, this advanced textbook builds on more traditional courses that emphasize descriptive terminology, geometric techniques, and kinematics. Unlike conventional textbooks, differential geometry is introduced; integrating the spatial information conventionally found on maps with orientation data from stereograms to provide reproducible descriptions of geological structures." "This book offers a modern quantitative approach to structural geology for advanced undergraduate and graduate students and researchers in structural geology and tectonics. It will also interest those working in related disciplines, including geophysics, rock mechanics, field mapping, hydrogeology, petroleum and geotechnical engineering, and natural hazard mitigation."--Jacket.