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Introducing the essentials of modern geochemistry for students across the Earth and environmental sciences, this new edition emphasizes 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 are then applied across many of the environments on Earth, including the solid Earth, rivers, and climate, and then extended to processes on other planets. Three new chapters have been added - on stable isotopes, biogeochemistry, and environmental geochemistry. End-of-chapter student exercises, with solutions available online, are also included. ... Read more

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Building on the success of its 1993 predecessor, this second edition of Geochemistry, Groundwater and Pollution has been thoroughly re-written, updated and extended to provide a complete and authoritative account of modern hydrogeochemistry.

Offering a quantitative approach to the study of groundwater quality and the interaction of water, minerals, gases, pollutants and microbes, this book shows how physical and chemical theory can be applied to explain observed water qualities and variations over space and time. Integral to the presentation, geochemical modelling using PHREEQC code is demonstrated, with step-by-step instructions for calculating and simulating field and laboratory data. Numerous figures and tables illustrate the theory, while worked examples including calculations and theoretical explanations assist the reader in gaining a deeper understanding of the concepts involved.

A crucial read for students of hydrogeology, geochemistry and civil engineering, professionals in the water sciences will also find inspiration in the practical examples and modeling templates.

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real not so good
it takes acceptable long time. and acceptable dirty. and acceptable wrinkled paper cover. so. i give an acceptable star rank.

A must have for hydrogeologists!
This is a great book for students and professionals alike.Starts with the very basics of water chemistry and covers almost everything that one could think of.What sets this book apart from other chemical hydrogeology books is the extensive integration of PHREQC and the many links to free useful applications and graphing tools.I highly recommend this book.

Important Reference, and a Good Read
The second edition of Appelo's textbook / reference volume is among the best written and enjoyable books available on groundwater.The figures are original, clear, and appropriate, and the text follows an intellectually solid, but very readable format.Definitely a requisite book for the student and professional. ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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Good
I was completely satisfied with this purchase. It was cheaper than the bookstores, in great condition, and arrived promptly.

Excellent Resource
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.

A great addition to the field
This book is sensational.It is well researched, and well written--two things that one does not always find in a science textbook.Dr. Sharp has also spent the time to index the book so that it more user friendly.I predict this book will be around for a long time.It's much more current, and useful than the other books out there on Stable Isotopes. ... Read more

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Very readable for a marine geochemistry textbook
Well, I am still waiting for David to sign mine, but I will write a review anyway.Dave did a nice job compiling all the latest in our field and bringing it together in a readable yet comprehensible manner.We use is in our grad classes.Good discount here on Amazon.com. ... Read more

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Designed to show readers how to use chemical principles in solving geological problems, this book emphasizes a quantitative approach to problem solving and demonstrates how chemical principles control geologic processes in atomic and large-scale environments.The book starts with basic principles and emphasizes quantitative methods of problem-solving. It uses the principles of isotope geology to enhance the understanding of appropriate geochemical subject areas. The book also examines the geochemical processes that affect the chemical composition of surface water and that determine its quality for human consumption.For anyone interested in Geochemistry or Geology. ... Read more

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Geochemistry the easy way
This text is very easy to read and wide in its breadth. If you are looking for an good introductory text, you have found it. I would suggest using this as a starting place before going into more detailed content.

Facilitates learning
Faure wrote a book with all the technicalities of geochemistry in an easy-to-follow manner. Very good balance of principles and forumlae relative to other Geochemistry books I have used. I borrowed 3 Geochem books from the library (including Faure) for a coarse I am taking and 95% of the time, I find myself using Faure.

Faures principles and apps of geochem
This is an excellent text for geology / earth science undergraduates and graduates covering pretty much all the fundamental geochemistry topics. Itis generally very readable with material presented in a logical andcoherent fashion. The sections regarding geochemical thermodynamics and theconstruction of Eh / pH diagrams are especially well presented. Anexcellent reference text and a must have for those interested in a broadrange of geochemical areas. ... Read more

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Stable Isotope Geochemistry is an introduction to the use of stable isotopes in the geosciences. It is subdivided into three parts:

- theoretical and experimental principles;

- fractionation mechanisms of light and heavy elements;

- the natural variations of geologically important reservoirs.

The 5th edition has been revised and extended and now includes a new chapter on palaeoclimatology. Special emphasis has been given to the growing field of 'heavy' elements. Many new references have been added, which will enable quick access to recent literature. For students and scientists alike the book will be a primary source of information with regard to how and where stable isotopes can be used to solve geological problems. ... Read more

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Using Geochemical Data brings together in one volume a wide range of ideas and methods currently used in geochemistry, providing a foundation of knowledge from which the reader can interpret, evaluate and present geochemical data. ... Read more

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A must own!
Simply put, Rollinson's book needs to be on every geochemist's desk.Hard rock, soft rock - majors, trace, or isotopes, this book is an invaluable resource.

Excellent
This book is simply excellent. It contemplates everything on the geoquímica, being of easy reading and understanding. He approaches concepts and it applies methods very well. The writing form is great, aswell as the illustrations and diagrams. It should not lack at in thelibrary, be her particular or public. Congratulations for the people thatpossess or they will possess that book! ... Read more

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A must-have for any geochemical library
This is a great book for an upper-level undergraduate student or an incoming graduate student in any geological science program.It is easy to read, and the worked example problems make the reader's understanding even better.Highly recommended.

Excellent
This book is a complete review of Geochemical pathways. The book is well organized and full of examples that you can review. Unfortunately some questions do not have answers in the book, so it's better to review the full solved examples on each chapter.
I recommend this book extensively, because is part of the bibliography that was reviewed in my Geochemistry class during my time at the University. ... Read more

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The basic philosophy of PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY is to present chemical principles that are essential for understanding environmental problems and then show how these principles can be applied to real-world problems. The latter goal is achieved by including a number of case studies in each chapter. The book is process oriented, emphasizing the tools needed to understand environmental problems, and is not a recitation of environmental problems and issues. Chemistry topics are developed from first principles and the focus is on those principles that are most useful in the environmental field. This text is more accessible than the larger, higher-level environmental geochemistry books on the market that assume familiarity with chemical and quantitative background material. The topical coverage is broad, including extensive material on the isotopic and mineralogical aspects of environmental issues and a significant chapter on the atmosphere. Case studies are integrated throughout to show the application of the various principles to real-world problems, and many of the very extensive set of end-of-chapter problems encourage students to become familiar with the scientific literature on this subject. ... Read more

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Great
My book came quickly and it was in the condition that they said it would be in.

Nice cover on outside. Terrible on the inside
It appears to be a great book. But if you actually read it. It is short on the content, since this is supposed to be a college text book. Even the sample problems have errors in them. I wouldn't buy this book if I did't have to. ... Read more

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Since 1980 a considerable amount of scientific research dealing with geochemical processes in marine sediments has been carried out. This textbook summarizes the state-of-the-art in this field of research providing a complete representation of the subject and including the most recent findings. The topics covered include the examination of sedimentological and physical properties of the sedimentary solid phase. A new chapter describes properties, occurrence and formation of gas hydrates in marine sediments. The textbook ends with a chapter on model conceptions and computer models to quantify processes of early diagenesis.

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An examination of both theoretical and practical approaches to the geochemistry of natural waters with a more tightly focused emphasis on fresh-water environments.The third edition focuses more on environmental issues than the previous edition, reflecting the importance on environmental geochemistry as a result of increased environmental awareness and regulatory requirements. Prepares readers to interpret the probable cause of a particular water composition and to predict the probable water chemistry in those situations where data do not exist. ... Read more

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Very well targeted
I suspect regarding some of the negative (1 star) reviews this book has received a bit of guerrilla marketing.

This is an excellent text on the subject and easy to read.It is far less confusing than most texts on the subject and makes a perfect text for upper undergraduate or graduate level geochem classes.It's a shame it is out of print at the moment.For presenting geochem in an understandable light, it is far Superior to some of the more popular texts.

It is unfortunate that acceptable texts in this subject for the advanced undergraduate or graduate have become so hard to find.If Drever comes back into print, I would recommend giving it a good look.

BTW, this is not a "do it yourself" book as some may surmise, it is a text that, while easy to understand, is best with a professor/staff/faculty member as a guide.

Geochemistry of Natural Waters
I had used this text book for a graduate class in Chemical Hydrogeology while doing my Masters.I found this to be a very poor text to use.The textbook presents a very qaulitative approach to geochemistry of natural waters and does not lend itself to quanititative problem solving.I purchased other texts on ths subject so that I could cross-reference and determine how to setup problems for equilibrium chemistry.I would not recommend use of this text.

Needs Work
This book does not lend itself to an introductory class in geochemistry for the graduate student.The material does not present comprehensive derivations of calculations, but relies on prior knowledge and assumption not generally available,or known by the graduate student first being introduced to Geochemistry.The majority of the book is normally only comprehensable to the student after the material has been described by persons knowledgable in the subject mater.In other word this book is worthless to read prior to the lecture on the subject mater.Furthermore, the appendices are full of errors and contradictions to other references, and the book has numerous typos and difficult language constructs that make the text incomprehensible at times.I hope there is a better book for the introductory graduate class in geochemistry out there, because this book does not cut it.

Valuable Reference for Aqueous Geochemistry Concepts
Drever's has long been a valuable reference in my own work and in the classes I teach. It is one of several references I use for understanding geochemical processes. The first sentence of the preface states that the text is intended for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate courses. I first used this text when I took Aqueous Geochem in grad school and it really made a difference in understanding applications. Spend an hour with Stumm and Morgan and then look at Drever. You'll almost see the lightbulb go on over your head. The example calculations are great and the addition of the geochemical models enhance the applicability of the text.

However, I would note that if you need to start with introductory chemical concepts this isn't the book for you.

If you are weak in chemistry start elsewhere.

Still... two thumbs up from this reviewer.

Esencial para los geologos
Libro muy sencillo de leer y sus ejemplos son muy didacticos ... Read more

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The first edition of Marine Geochemistry received strong critical acclaim, and the reviews included the comments that it 'provides a benchmark in the field' and 'is clearly recognizable as a standard text for years to come'.

Marine Geochemistry offers a fully comprehensive and integrated treatment of the chemistry of the oceans, their sediments and biota. It addresses the fundamental question 'How do the oceans work as a chemical system?' by capitalizing on the significant advances in understanding oceanic processes made over the past three decades. These advances have been facilitated by improved sampling and analytical techniques, a better understanding of theoretical concepts and the instigation of large-sized international oceanographic programs.

Designed for use as a text, the book treats the oceans as a 'unified system' in which material stored in the sea water, the sediment and the rock reservoirs interacts to control the composition of sea water itself. Part I covers the transport of material to the oceans via rivers, the atmosphere and hydrothermal systems, and discusses their relative flux magnitudes. Part II considers the oceans as a reservoir, introducing water-column parameters before discussing water-column fluxes and the benthic boundary layer. Part III is devoted to the sediment reservoir. The topics covered include diagenesis, the major components of the sediments, and the processes controlling the geochemistry of oceanic deposit, which are discussed in terms of sediment-forming signals. Part IV offers an overview and synthesis of the integrated marine geochemical system.

Since the publication of the first edition, there have been further significant advances in several areas of the subject. The revised text of this edition accommodates these advances, while still retaining the emphasis on identifying key processes operating within a 'unified ocean.' Special attention has been paid to fundamental conceptual changes, such as those related to trace metal speciation in sea water, hydrothermal activity, carbon dioxide and the importance of the oceans in world climate change, the transport of particulate material to the interior of the ocean, primary production and iron limitation, colloids, and the preservation/destruction of organic matter in marine sediments.

Intermediate and advanced students with interests in chemical oceanography, marine geochemistry, marine biology and environmental chemistry will welcome this revised comprehensive text. Other students in the broader field of earth sciences will find it to be an essential reference source dealing with the interaction between the atmosphere, the ocean and the solid earth.

• Incorporates all significant recent advances in the field.
  
• 'Unified system' approach to ocean chemistry.
  
• Emphasises geological contexts, e.g. sediment diagenesis.

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Humic Substances color all waters more or less brown. Their concentrations exceed all carbon of living organisms by at least one order of magnitude. Opposite to former paradigms, they participate in almost any metabolic pathway. They protect against UV-irradation, enable indirect photolysis and, thus, purify hazardous chemicals, they provide inorganic and organic nutrients, may form cryptic genes with DNA and dampen metabolic fluctuations. More recently they can increase adverse effects of hazardous chemicals and they can directly interfere with organisms. The book tries to relate effects to structural features. ... Read more

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In this first full-scale attempt to reconstruct the chemical evolution of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans, Heinrich Holland assembles data from a wide spectrum of fields to trace the history of the ocean-atmosphere system. A pioneer in an increasingly important area of scholarship, he presents a comprehensive treatment of knowledge on this subject, provides an extensive bibliography, and outlines problems and approaches for further research.

The first four chapters deal with the turbulent first half billion years of Earth history. The next four chapters, devoted largely to the Earth from 3.9 to 0.6 b.y.b.p., demonstrate that changes in the atmosphere and oceans during this period were not dramatic. The last chapter of the book deals with the Phanerozoic Eon; although the isotopic composition of sulfur and strontium in seawater varied greatly during this period of Earth history, the chemical composition of seawater did not. ... Read more

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The major part of the world's high grade industrial manganeseore is being mined in supergene deposits. This book represents thefirst attempt to bring together not only academic but also commercialdata on all aspects of the geochemistry of formation of supergenemanganese ores. It is a distinctive account of the geology,geochemistry, mineralogy, experimental modelling studies, mechanismsof formation processes and geochemical evolution through geologicaltime of manganese ores for all types of supergene deposits. Specialemphasis is placed on the general geochemical model of supergenemanganese ore formation, which can be applied in geochemicalexploration.
Despite the fact that supergene manganese ores have been used bymankind since the early centuries, it is only during the last decadethat a comprehensive understanding of the nature of geochemicalprocesses of formation of these deposits has become available andtheir potential as an economic resource has been recognized againstother genetical types of manganese accumulations.
Audience: This substantial and comprehensive volume is ofinterest to economic geologists, mining engineers, geochemists,mineralogists and other specialized geoscientists. ... Read more

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An Introduction to Organic Geochemistry explores the fate of organic matter of all types, biogenic and man-made, in the Earth System. It investigates the variety of pathways and biogeochemical transformations that carbon compounds can experience over a range of time scales and in different environments.

The scope of this second edition has been widened to provide a broad and up-to-date background. The authors have structured the text to accommodate readers with varied scientific backgrounds. Essential terminology is defined fully and boxes are used to explain concepts introduced from other disciplines. Further study is aided by the incorporation of carefully selected literature references.

Geology, geochemistry and environmental science undergraduates and postgraduates, as well as students of ecology and oceanography, will find this text an essential introduction to organic geochemistry. Petroleum geologists will also find it an invaluable source of information.

Key topics covered include:

the global carbon cycle and related elemental cycles;
evolution of life and its influence on the carbon cycle through Earth history;
production and chemical composition of biogenic matter;
degradation vs. preservation of sedimentary organic matter in various environments;
biological and thermal alteration in sediment, soil and water column;
molecular and isotopic stratigraphy;
greenhouse gases and palaeoclimatic variation;
man’s influence on biogeochemical cycles and global climate change; and
factors affecting the behaviour of pollutants in the environment. ... Read more

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great text for Organic Geochem.
This is a very comprehensive text book across a broad range of organic geochemistry topics. Highly recomended as a text book and as a handy reference. ... Read more

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The book documents and explains, in three parts, geochemical anomaly and mineral prospectivity mapping by using a geographic information system (GIS). Part I reviews and couples the concepts of (a) mapping geochemical anomalies and mineral prospectivity and (b) spatial data models, management and operations in a GIS. Part II demonstrates GIS-aided and GIS-based techniques for analysis of robust thresholds in mapping of geochemical anomalies. Part III explains GIS-aided and GIS-based techniques for spatial data analysis and geo-information sybthesis for conceptual and predictive modeling of mineral prospectivity. Because methods of geochemical anomaly mapping and mineral potential mapping are highly specialized yet diverse, the book explains only methods in which GIS plays an important role. The book avoids using language and functional organization of particular commercial GIS software, but explains, where necessary, GIS functionality and spatial data structures appropriate to problems in geochemical anomaly mapping and mineral potential mapping. Because GIS-based methods of spatial data analysis and spatial data integration are quantitative, which can be complicated to non-numerate readers, the book simplifies explanations of mathematical concepts and their applications so that the methods demonstrated would be useful to professional geoscientists, to mineral explorationists and to research students in fields that involve analysis and integration of maps or spatial datasets. The book provides adequate illustrations for more thorough explanation of the various concepts.

*explains GIS functionality and spatial datastructures appropriate regardless of particular GIS software is in use
*simplifies explanation of mathematical concepts and application
*illustrated for more thorough explanation of concepts ... Read more

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Devoted to the basic and broad understanding of petroleum geoscience, this book integrates the contributions of geology, geophysics and other branches of geoscience into one complete volume. This second edition has been updated to include the latest informatioon on applying the geosciences to reducing the risk in petroleum exploration. Case studies relating to both discovering oil and gas and defining reservoir community after discovery are cited. The book also includes clear explanations of subjects such as biomarkers. This volume is intended for geoscience students, as well as for petroleum geochemists, geologists, geophysicists, engineers, managers and technical personnel. ... Read more

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excelent book, worth the price and more!
this book is clear, easy reading, and focused. It gave me all the answers I was looking for plus a lot more. The best book of organic geochemistry and petroleum geochemistry you can buy. I really recomend it. ... Read more