Archaean terrains contain a wealth of structural stratigraphic textural mineralogical
geochemical and isotopic features allowing insights into the nature of the early Earth. This
book is based on studies during 1964-2007 of Archaean terrains in Australia and to a lesser
extent in South Africa and India as well as on visits to Archaean terrains in Canada the US
and China as well as petrological and geochemical studies of igneous and sedimentary rock
suites from a range of terrains. The book will include a range of photographic and microscopic
images geological sketch maps and diagrams illustrating the lessons derived from field and the
laboratory. Also other Archaean terrains are being reviewed. The book is intended for Earth
scientists as well as broader intelligent readership.
