Handbook of Environmental Isotope Geochemistry Vol I
Applications of radioactive and stable isotopes have revolutionized our understanding of the Earth and near-earth surface processes. The utility of the isotopes are ever-increasing and our sole focus is to bring out the applications of these isotopes as t
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Mark Baskaran Editor
Handbook of Environmental Isotope Geochemistry
Editor Dr. Mark Baskaran Wayne State University Dept. Geology Detroit Michigan 0224 Old Main Bldg USA [email protected]
ISBN 978-3-642-10636-1 (Printed in 2 volumes) DOI 10.1007/ 978-3-642-10637-8 Springer Heidelberg Dordrecht London New York
e-ISBN 978-3-642-10637-8
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To The Founders, Architects and Builders Of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Of The Field “Isotope Geochemistry”
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Endorsement from Prof. Gerald J. Wasserburg
“Environmental Science is concerned with chemical compounds that effect the well being of society-where they come from, how they are transported & where they are deposited. Isotopic geochemistry plays a key role in deciphering this code. The approaches given in this “Hand Book” give a clear view of answers, potential answers & approaches in this field.” G.J. Wasserburg, Caltech Crafoord Laureate and John D. MacArthur Professor of Geology and Geophysics, Emeritus
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Endorsement from Prof. Alex Halliday
“The environment has never before been the focus of such fascination, challenge and global engagement. Yet trying to comprehend it or predict how it might evolve is difficult because of the complexities of the systems. This is a volume of immense scope that provides up to date information on the range of new isotopic tools that are being developed and utilised to assail this issue. It is an invaluable reference work that explains the range of techniques, the archives and the discoveries, and should be of interest to any environmental scientist who wants to explore and understand these same critical parts of Earth’s surface.” Alex N. Halliday FRS Head, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division University of Oxford
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Preface
Applications of concepts and methods of physics and chemistry to geology resulted in the field of Isotope Geochemistry which has revolutionized our understanding of our Earth system and our environment. When isotope techniques applied to understanding environment
