This wide-ranging text in isotope geology/geoscience allows students to integrate material taught in various courses into a unified picture of the earth sciences and gives a rational exposition of the principles used in the interpretation of isotopic data showing how such interpretations apply to the solution of geological problems. The book is current with references up to 1985, and chapters in this edition have been revised, and new chapters on Sm-Nd, Lu-Hf, Re-Os and K-Ca decay schemes and cosmogenic radionuclides have been added. Data summaries and references have been expanded, and problems for student study have also been included, along with line drawings with explanatory captions.

Principles of Isotope Geology

Science & Math

Faure, G.

Earth Sciences

John Wiley and Sons Ltd.

Since the end of World War II isotope geology has grown into a diversi fied and complex discipline in the earth sciences. It has progressed by the efforts of a relatively small number of specialists, many of whom are physi cists, chemists, or mathematicians who were attracted to the earth sciences by the opportunity to measure and to interpret the isotopic compositions of certain chemical elements in geological materials. The phenomenal growth of isotope geology during the last 25 years is an impressive indi cation of the success of their efforts. We have now entered into a new phase of development of isotope geology which emphasizes the application of the new tools to the solution of specific problems in the earth and planetary sciences. This requires the active participation of a new breed of geologists who understand the nature and complexity of geological problems and can work toward their solution by a thoughtful application of the principles of isotope geology. It is there fore necessary to explain these principles to earth scientists at large to enable them to make use of the new information which isotope geology can offer them.

Strontium Isotope Geology (Minerals, Rocks and Mountains)

Powell, J. L.

Springer

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