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Frontiers in Geochemistry: Contribution of Geochemistry to the Study of the Earth
Russell Harmon
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Description for Frontiers in Geochemistry: Contribution of Geochemistry to the Study of the Earth
Paperback. This is a unique collection of reviews of the significance of geochemistry in the earth sciences, with contributions from a range of internationally distinguished scientists. It deals with both the historical contribution and the current and likely future importance of the subject in dealing with key environmental issues. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white tables, maps, figures, colour plates. BIC Classification: RBGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 192 x 17. Weight in Grams: 706.
This book is a contribution to the International Year of Planet Earth arising from the 33rd International Geological Congress, held in Oslo, Norway during August 2008. The first section of the book considers aspects of geochemical processes which led to the development of the solid Earth as it is today. The second portion of the book shows how the rapidly-evolving analytical tools and approaches presently used by geochemists may be used to solve emerging environmental and other societal problems.
This book is a contribution to the International Year of Planet Earth arising from the 33rd International Geological Congress, held in Oslo, Norway during August 2008. The first section of the book considers aspects of geochemical processes which led to the development of the solid Earth as it is today. The second portion of the book shows how the rapidly-evolving analytical tools and approaches presently used by geochemists may be used to solve emerging environmental and other societal problems.
This unique collection of reviews, with contributions from a range of internationally distinguished scientists, will be invaluable reading for advanced students ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405193375
SKU
V9781405193375
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99-1
About Russell Harmon
Russell Harmon is a Program Manager at the ARL Army Research Office, where he manages the extramural basic research program in terrestrial sciences which focuses on terrain properties and characterization, terrestrial processes and dynamics, terrestrial system analysis and modeling, and geospatial information science. University and. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America and National Speleological Society and ... Read more
Reviews for Frontiers in Geochemistry: Contribution of Geochemistry to the Study of the Earth
"A useful reference text, nonetheless buy it for your library.” (Geological Journal, 1 January 2013) “Nevertheless, overall the book is very readable, and the reference list and the nice addition of “additional reading” lists at the end of the chapters will be very welcome to those that buy it.” (American Mineralogist, 1 November 2012) "A useful ... Read more