Preface; Part I. Introduction: 1. Sedimentary rocks as a record of Earth processes; 2. Division of the stratigraphical record and geological time; 3. Sea-level change; Part II. Sequence Stratigraphy and Sea-Level Change: 4. Sequence stratigraphy; 5. Processes controlling relative sea-level change and sediment supply; 6. Case study: Quaternary of the Gulf of Mexico; Part III. Siliciclastics Case Study: The Book Cliffs: 7. Tectonic setting, stratigraphy, and sedimentology of the Book Cliffs; 8. The parasequences of the Book Cliffs succession; 9. Sequences and systems tracts in the Book Cliffs; 10. Sequence stratigraphical evolution of the Book Cliffs; Part IV. Carbonates: 11. Carbonate depositional systems; 12. Sequence stratigraphy of carbonate depositional systems; 13. Application of sequence stratigraphical analysis to ancient carbonate platforms; Acknowledgements; References; Index.

This unique textbook describes how past changes in sea-level can be detected through an analysis of the sedimentary record. In particular it concentrates on the sequence stratigraphy model and its application to siliciclastic and carbonate successions. Designed for undergraduate and graduate courses in sequence stratigraphy, as well as for professional courses, this full-colour textbook includes numerous educational features. These include detailed case studies, set-aside focus boxes, and bulleted questions and answers. The book is also supported by a website hosting sample pages, selected illustrations, and worked exercises.