Radiogenic isotope geology
Dickin, Alan P.
Radiogenic isotope geology - 3rd ed. - New York: Cambridge University Press, c2018. - xvi, 482p. : ill. ; 26cm.
Includes illustrations and subject index.
The third edition of Radiogenic Isotope Geology examines revolutionary changes in geochemical thinking that have occurred over the past fifteen years. Extinct-nuclide studies on meteorites have called into question fundamental geochemical models of the Earth, while new dating methods have challenged conventional views of Earth history. At the same time, the problem of global warming has raised new questions about the causes of past and present climate change. In the new edition, these and other recent issues are evaluated in their scholarly and historical context, so readers can understand the development of current ideas. Controversial theories, new analytical techniques, classic papers, and illustrative case studies all come under scrutiny in this book, providing an accessible introduction for students and critical commentary for researchers.
- This new edition provides background and critique of revolutionary new ideas in the field since the second edition was published
- Provides an accessible introduction to radiogenic isotopes for students, instructors and researchers alike
- Offers a large quantity of helpful diagrams, adapted from original research, to help students visualize complex concepts
9781107492127 (pbk.) £ 71.99 = Earth and Environmental Sciences
Geology
Historical geology
Radioactivity
Cosmogenic isotopes
Radiogenic isotope
Geochemistry
551.701 / DIC
Radiogenic isotope geology - 3rd ed. - New York: Cambridge University Press, c2018. - xvi, 482p. : ill. ; 26cm.
Includes illustrations and subject index.
The third edition of Radiogenic Isotope Geology examines revolutionary changes in geochemical thinking that have occurred over the past fifteen years. Extinct-nuclide studies on meteorites have called into question fundamental geochemical models of the Earth, while new dating methods have challenged conventional views of Earth history. At the same time, the problem of global warming has raised new questions about the causes of past and present climate change. In the new edition, these and other recent issues are evaluated in their scholarly and historical context, so readers can understand the development of current ideas. Controversial theories, new analytical techniques, classic papers, and illustrative case studies all come under scrutiny in this book, providing an accessible introduction for students and critical commentary for researchers.
- This new edition provides background and critique of revolutionary new ideas in the field since the second edition was published
- Provides an accessible introduction to radiogenic isotopes for students, instructors and researchers alike
- Offers a large quantity of helpful diagrams, adapted from original research, to help students visualize complex concepts
9781107492127 (pbk.) £ 71.99 = Earth and Environmental Sciences
Geology
Historical geology
Radioactivity
Cosmogenic isotopes
Radiogenic isotope
Geochemistry
551.701 / DIC
