Download or read book Precambrian Crustal Evolution of China written by Jin Bai and published by Springer. This book was released on 1998-08-20 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Precambrian Crustal Evolution of China integrates the theory of plate tectonics, structural geology and petrology to identify the tectonic and metamorphic environment in different stages of development of the Archaean and Proterozoic crust. Further, the evolution of the Precambrian atmosphere and hydrosphere is approached by using geochemical data and traces of life. For the first time, the results of the study of the Precambrian geology of China are made available in English to scientists and students not having access to the huge amount of Chinese literature.