Description
Book SynopsisIntended for undergraduate and graduate geologists, this book focuses on how geochemical principles can be used to solve practical problems. It gives students a grasp of the basic principles of the subject, balancing the traditional equilibrium perspective and the kinetic viewpoint.
Trade ReviewI would happily recommend this book as a wide-ranging introduction to the subject. -- Mike Fowler Geological Magazine
Table of ContentsPreface 1. Introducing Concepts in Geochemical Systems 2. How Elements Behave 3. A First Look at Thermodynamic Equilibrium 4. How to Handle Solutions 5. Diageneis: A Study in Kinetics 6. Organic Matter and Biomarkers: A Different Perspective 7. Chemical Weathering: Dissolution and Redox Processes 8. The Oceans and Atmosphere as a Geochemical System 9. Temperature and Pressure Changes: Themodynamics Again 10. Picturing Equilibria: Phase Diagrams 11. Kinetics and Crystallization 12. The Solid Earth as a Geochemical System 13. Using Stable Isotopes 14. Using Radioactive Isotopes 15. Stretching Our Horizons: Cosmochemistry Appendix A: Mathematical Methods Appendix B: Finding and Evaluating Geochemical Data Appendix C: Numerical Values of Geochemical Interest Glossary Index
