Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 360 pages
- Published by: Prentice Hall January 30, 2006
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0130091391
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0130091390
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Book Dimensions:
10 x 8 x 0.7 inches
- Weighs: 1.8 pounds
Product Description
This is the first dedicated book to cover the basics of a wide range of stable isotope applications in a manner appropriate for someone entering the field. At the same time, it offers sufficient detail – and numerous references and examples – to direct research for further inquiry.
Discusses diverse topics such as hydrology, carbon in plants, meteorites, carbonates, metamorphic rocks, etc. Explores the theory and principles of isotope fractionation. Offers unique, up-to-date discussion of meteorite (extraterrestrial) isotope data. Presents the subject in an interesting historical context, with the classic papers noted.
A useful reference for students taking the course and professionals entering the field of Geochemistry.
Reader Reviews
This is an excellent resource for the use and analysis of stable isotopes and their applications in isogeochemistry. Not only could this book be an excellent textbook for graduate studies, but a reference that would be utilized time and time again.
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