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Geochemistry: An Introduction
Francis Albarède
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Description for Geochemistry: An Introduction
Paperback. In this new edition, Albarede refreshingly introduces the essentials of modern geochemistry for students across the Earth and environmental sciences. Num Pages: 355 pages, 70 b/w illus. 36 tables 156 exercises. BIC Classification: RBGK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 189 x 16. Weight in Grams: 770. An Introduction. 356 pages, 70 b/w illus. 36 tables 156 exercises. In this new edition, Albarede refreshingly introduces the essentials of modern geochemistry for students across the Earth and environmental sciences. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: RBGK. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 16. Weight: 770.
Introducing the essentials of modern geochemistry for students across the Earth and environmental sciences, this new edition emphasises the general principles of this central discipline. Focusing on inorganic chemistry, Francis Albarède's refreshing approach is brought to topics that range from measuring geological time to the understanding of climate change. The author leads the student through the necessary mathematics to understand the quantitative aspects of the subject in an easily understandable manner. The early chapters cover the principles and methods of physics and chemistry that underlie geochemistry, to build the students' understanding of concepts such as isotopes, fractionation, and mixing. These ... Read more
Introducing the essentials of modern geochemistry for students across the Earth and environmental sciences, this new edition emphasises the general principles of this central discipline. Focusing on inorganic chemistry, Francis Albarède's refreshing approach is brought to topics that range from measuring geological time to the understanding of climate change. The author leads the student through the necessary mathematics to understand the quantitative aspects of the subject in an easily understandable manner. The early chapters cover the principles and methods of physics and chemistry that underlie geochemistry, to build the students' understanding of concepts such as isotopes, fractionation, and mixing. These ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
356
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Weight
773g
Number of Pages
355
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521706933
SKU
V9780521706933
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About Francis Albarède
Francis Albarède is Professor of Geochemistry at the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon and a member of the Institut Universitaire de France. He has held visiting professorships at universities in the USA, Australia and Japan. He has been President of the European Association of Geochemistry, Chief Editor of Earth and Planetary Science Letters and the Journal of Geophysical Research. He ... Read more
Reviews for Geochemistry: An Introduction
'… this is an excellent textbook written by an excellent teacher … I will recommend it widely … we couldn't want for a more skillful guide.' Geological Magazine '… a welcome addition to the growing number of undergraduate texts on geochemistry … In summary, this is an effective entry-level text that deserves to be widely read.' The Times Higher Education ... Read more