Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. The properties of the elements; 2. Mass conservation - elemental and isotopic fractionation; 3. Geochronology and radiogenic tracers; 4. Element transport; 5. Geochemical systems; 6. Waters present and past; 7. Mineral reactions; 8. The solid Earth; 9. The Earth in the solar system; 10. The geochemical behavior of selected elements; Appendices.

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An introduction to geochemistry for undergraduates, covering a wide range of topics.

About the Author

Professor of Geochemistry and author of Introduction to Geochemical Modelling, 1995.

Reviews

'… a welcome addition to the growing number of undergraduate texts on geochemistry … In summary, this is an effective entry-level text that deserves to be widely read.' The Times Higher Education Supplement

'this is a benchmark book in its field, and I highly recommend it.' Education in Chemistry

'Its forthright numerical approach is refreshing and important … this is an excellent textbook written by an excellent teacher … I will recommend it widely … we couldn't want for a more skillful guide.' Geological Magazine

'Readers will not need to know advanced mathematics to understand the book … a valuable source of information for the non-specialists eager to learn geochemistry.' Environmental Geology