The History and Sedimentology of Ancient Reef Systems

1. Front Matter

   Pages N2-xviii

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2. Introduction to Reef Ecosystems and Their Evolution

   • George D. Stanley Jr.

   Pages 1-39

3. Phanerozoic Reef Trends Based on the Paleoreef Database

   • Wolfgang Kiessling

   Pages 41-88

4. Evolution, Radiations, and Extinctions in Proterozoic to Mid-Paleozoic Reefs

   • Paul Copper

   Pages 89-119

5. Paleoecology of Cambrian Reef Ecosystems

   • Andrey Yu. Zhuravlev

   Pages 121-157

6. Biologically Induced Carbonate Precipitation in Reefs through Time

   • Gregory E. Webb

   Pages 159-203

7. A Half Century Later

   • Norman D. Newell

   Pages 205-215

8. Triassic Reefs of the Tethys

   • Erik Flügel, Baba Senowbari-Daryan

   Pages 217-249

9. Jurassic Reef Ecosystems

   • Reinhold R. Leinfelder

   Pages 251-309

10. Cretaceous Evolution of Reef Ecosystems

    • Claudia C. Johnson, Erle G. Kauffman

    Pages 311-349

11. The Role of Framework in Modern Reefs and Its Application to Ancient Systems

    • Dennis K. Hubbard, Ivan P. Gill, Randolph B. Burke

    Pages 351-386

12. Coral Reefs, Carbonate Sediments, Nutrients, and Global Change

    • Pamela Hallock

    Pages 387-427

13. Back Matter

    Pages 429-458

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From the Preface: The chapters of this book contain contributions from an international group of specialists. They address some important themes in both modern and ancient reef systems. Some chapters contain `snapshots' of reefs of particular intervals, while others touch on relevant themes of both modern and ancient reefs - themes that weave their way through reefs of all ages.
This book opens and sets the stage with an introduction to both modern and ancient reefs and reef ecosystems. This chapter is also intended as a basic introduction for students, general geologists, and professionals or others who may be unfamiliar with reefs and reef ecosystems. The chapter addresses the living coral reef ecosystem, stressing among other relevant factors, the importance of ecological and physical interactions between the organisms and their environment. The chapter also addresses mass extinction and provides a general overview of the history of reefs.

• Palaeoecology
• Sediment
• Sedimentation
• ecology
• ecosystem
• environment
• evolution
• reefs

'[...]this book is a tremendous source of basic information. and a relatively complete overview of modern and ancient reef systems. As such, it is a worthy addition to any carbonate geologist's library. Although not inexpensive at US $95.00, it is probably the best text presently available for upper level undergraduate and graduate level courses in reef geology. In summary, the editor and the authors should be commended for a job well done.'
Carbonates and Evaporites (2002)

• Department of Geology, The University of Montana, Missoula, USA

  George D. Stanley

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