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Soil Mineral -- Microbe-Organic Interactions - Theories and Applications (Hardcover, 2008): Qiaoyun Huang, Pan Ming Huang,... Soil Mineral -- Microbe-Organic Interactions - Theories and Applications (Hardcover, 2008)
Qiaoyun Huang, Pan Ming Huang, Antonio Violante
R4,562 Discovery Miles 45 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book presents the latest research findings and prospects on soil mineral-organic matter-microorganism interactions. It includes topics covering mechanisms of transformations, dynamics and bioavailability of heavy metals, radionuclides, biomolecules and nutrients immobilized on soil minerals, humic substances, mineral-humic complexes and microorganisms and their impact on plant, animal and human health. The book contains six parts: 1) Transformation and dynamics of pollutants in soil environments, 2) Chemical, biological and biochemical processes in the rhizosphere, 3) Bioavailability of metals and xenobiotics immobilized on soil components, 4) Distribution and activity of biomolecules in terrestrial systems, 5) Interactions between soil microbial biomass and organic matter/nutrient transformations, and 6) Impact of interactions among soil mineral colloids, organic matter and biota on risk assessment and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems.

Earthquakes and Their Impact on Society (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Sebastiano D'Amico Earthquakes and Their Impact on Society (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Sebastiano D'Amico
R4,253 Discovery Miles 42 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides an integrated approach to the assessment of seismic hazards. The reduction of losses expected by future earthquakes is probably the most important contribution of seismology to society. Large earthquakes occurred in densely populated areas highlight the dramatic inadequacy of a massive portion of the buildings demonstrating the high risks of modern industrial societies. Building earthquake-resistant structures and retrofitting old buildings on a national scale can be extremely expensive and can represent an economic challenge even for developed western countries. Earthquakes can cause also several psychological problems due to the fact that such kind of disasters will result in casualties, collapsing of houses, strategic buildings and facilities and deeply affect a community. Moreover in our society it is necessary to properly plan emergency responses and rescues taking into account any possible secondary effect in order to avoid more casualties.

Sustainable Management of Soil and Environment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Ram Swaroop Meena, Sandeep Kumar, Jitendra Singh... Sustainable Management of Soil and Environment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Ram Swaroop Meena, Sandeep Kumar, Jitendra Singh Bohra, Mangi Lal Jat
R5,643 Discovery Miles 56 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Fertilizers have been used extensively around the globe since the Green Revolution, due to the high subsidies. However, extensive fertilizer use exacerbates soil degradation and causes yield stagnation, and as a result threatens food security and soil sustainability, especially in developing countries. This means that sustainable soil and environmental management are vital to provide food and nutritional security for present and future generations. This has led to the International Union of Soil Science (IUSS) declaring 2015-2024 the International Decade of Soils. This book focuses on the impact of sustainable management of soil and environment on improving the functioning of soil-ecosystems and agronomic productivity, and also discusses food security, nutrient cycling, recent advances in INM technologies, eco-friendly cultivation, agricultural practices to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as well as conservation agriculture and its effects, and strategies for soil sustainability. Offering a comprehensive overview of management in the context of the sustainability of soil and the agroecosystems that it supports, it demonstrates the options available and provides insights into restoring soil health and matching soil nutrient supply with crop demand to ensure nutritional security in an eco-friendly environment.

Chemical Evolution - The Biological System of the Elements (Hardcover): Bernd Markert, Stefan Franzle, Simone Wunschmann Chemical Evolution - The Biological System of the Elements (Hardcover)
Bernd Markert, Stefan Franzle, Simone Wunschmann
R3,614 Discovery Miles 36 140 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book is written for researchers and students interested in the function and role of chemical elements in biological or environmental systems. Experts have long known that the Periodic System of Elements (PSE) provides only an inadequate chemical description of elements of biological, environmental or medicinal importance. This book explores the notion of a Biological System of the Elements (BSE) established on accurate and precise multi-element data, including evolutionary aspects, representative sampling procedures, inter-element relationships, the physiological function of elements and uptake mechanisms. The book further explores the concept Stoichiometric Network Analysis (SNA) to analyze the biological roles of chemical species. Also discussed is the idea of ecotoxicological identity cards which give a first-hand description of properties relevant for biological and toxicological features of a certain chemical element and its geo biochemically plausible speciation form. The focus of this book goes beyond both classical bioinorganic chemistry and toxicology.

The Great Sand Sea in Egypt, Volume 59 - Formation, Dynamics and Environmental Change a Sediment-analytical Approach... The Great Sand Sea in Egypt, Volume 59 - Formation, Dynamics and Environmental Change a Sediment-analytical Approach (Hardcover)
H. Besler
R3,800 Discovery Miles 38 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"The Great Sand Sea in Egypt" presents the history of one of the large sand seas in the Sahara, beginning with the sand supply by fluvial transport from partly distant areas and also by local sandstone weathering. It also details sand as carrier of information and shows the possibilities of sedimentary analysis in dealing with such a topic. Simple measurements may supply important information (e.g. salinity measurements). Well known methods can be developed further to answer special questions. A wealth of information can be drawn from especially adapted sedimentological investigations. In the end, bits of information from different analytical sources can be put together to reveal the history of a large sand sea.
*Analyzes different geological sources to decipher the history of the Great Sand Sea
*Presents the possibilities of sedimentary analysis to interpret the history of an area
*Develops well-known methods to further answer special questions

Basement Tectonics - Australia and Other Regions - Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Basement Tectonics,... Basement Tectonics - Australia and Other Regions - Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Basement Tectonics, Held in Canberra, Australia, July 1990 (Hardcover)
Robert Mason, Etc
R2,600 Discovery Miles 26 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Proceedings of the International Basement Tectonics Symposium form a series of publications dealing with various aspects of intraplate tectonics. These conferences are generally hels alternately in the United States and elsewhere (Cairo, Oslo, Kingston, Canada). The ninth in the series, held in Carberra, Australia in July 1990, presents aspects of the basement tectonics of the Australian continent. Keynote papers reviewed the tectonic and lineament patterns of Australia and the structure of the eastern European craton. Unique features such as the Alpine-type nappes in the intracratonic setting of central Australia are presented. Also included are papers on central USA, South America, Japan, Great Britain and the Middle East. Topics range from the analysis of lineaments and their reactivation and the fracture control of mineral deposits to accounts of the basement control of petroleum deposits.

Omics in Soil Science (Hardcover): Paolo Nannipieri, Giacomo Pietramellara, Giancarlo Renella Omics in Soil Science (Hardcover)
Paolo Nannipieri, Giacomo Pietramellara, Giancarlo Renella
R5,651 Discovery Miles 56 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Soil is a unique biological system with an abundant microflora and a very high microbial diversity capable of performing multiple key ecosystem functions. The detection of genes in soil has improved the knowledge of unculturable microorganisms and led to a greater understanding of potential soil metabolic pathways. Further advances in understanding soil functionality are being realized by harnessing omics technologies, such as metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, proteomics, and volatilomics. The next challenge of systems biology and functional genomics is to integrate the information from omic approaches to give a more complete picture of soil as a biological system. This volume presents the state-of-the-art of omic applications in soil science, a field that is advancing rapidly on many fronts. Distinguished contributors describe the application of metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, and proteomics to soil science. In particular, the book covers the current and emerging omics techniques and the contribution of these approaches to a better assessment of soil functionality. The book also explores the specific problems encountered in the application of various omics technologies to soil science and the future research requirements necessary to overcome the current limitations in this area. The topics covered include soil functional genomics, soil metagenomics, soil microbial ecology, soil metatranscriptomics, soil proteomics, soil volatilomics, and soil proteogenomics. Omics techniques are also discussed in comparison with classical techniques. This book is both a practical guide and a recommended reference volume for all soil scientists.

Ethnographies of Moral Reasoning - Living Paradoxes of a Global Age (Hardcover): K. Sykes Ethnographies of Moral Reasoning - Living Paradoxes of a Global Age (Hardcover)
K. Sykes
R1,512 Discovery Miles 15 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

These astute essays describe the way ordinary people value human relationships and reason through the commonplace contradictions of their local way of life in a global age, rather than measure the actions of their subjects as evidence of either universal rationality or shared cultural beliefs. Each contributor conveys the ways in which people challenge the ascribed moral standards of custom, religious belief, bureaucratic policies through passionate words such as anecdotes, joke, rumors, and gossip. By evaluating moral reasoning at a local level, contributors work to answer the question, what is a good life?

Phytoplasmas: Plant Pathogenic Bacteria - III - Genomics, Host Pathogen Interactions and Diagnosis (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019):... Phytoplasmas: Plant Pathogenic Bacteria - III - Genomics, Host Pathogen Interactions and Diagnosis (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Assunta Bertaccini, Kenro Oshima, Michael Kube, Govind Pratap Rao
R5,100 Discovery Miles 51 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Phytoplasma III is the last of three books in the series covering all the aspects of phytoplasma-associated diseases. Phytoplasmas are a major limiting factor in the quality and productivity of many ornamental, horticultural and economically important agriculture crops worldwide, and losses due to phytoplasma diseases have disastrous consequences for farming communities. As there is no effective cure for these diseases, management strategies focus-on exclusion, minimizing their spread by insect vectors and propagation materials, and developing host plant resistance. This book provides an update on genomics, effectors and pathogenicity factors toward a better understanding of phytoplasma-host metabolic interactions. It offers a comprehensive overview of biological, serological and molecular characterization of the phytoplasmas, including recently developed approaches in diagnostics, such as transcriptomics studies, which have paved the way for analyzing the gene expression pattern in phytoplasmas on infection and revealed the up-regulation of genes associated with hormonal response, transcription factors, and signaling genes. Although phytoplasmas remain the most poorly characterized pathogens, recent studies have identified virulence factors that induce typical disease symptoms and have characterized the unique reductive evolution of the genome. Reviewing the advances in cultivation in axenic media together with the perspectives for future research to reduce the global incidence of these pathogens and the associated agricultural losses, the book is a valuable resource for plant pathologists, researchers in agriculture and PhD students.

System Engineering Applied to Fuenmayor Karst Aquifer (San Julian de Banzo, Huesca) and Collins Glacier (King George Island,... System Engineering Applied to Fuenmayor Karst Aquifer (San Julian de Banzo, Huesca) and Collins Glacier (King George Island, Antarctica) (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
David Chinarro
R4,050 R3,481 Discovery Miles 34 810 Save R569 (14%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This thesis tackles fundamental questions concerning the discharge of a pre-Pyrenean karst aquifer system and an Antarctic glacier system, utilizing a system engineering methodology and data-driven approach. It presents for the first time a simplified and effective linear transfer function for karst aquifers. The author provides detailed wavelet spectrum results, which reveal certain non-linearities in drought periods. In addition, structures based on Hammerstein-Wiener blocks have yielded a nonlinear model that is substantially more efficient than its linear counterparts. Another pioneering finding is the use of wavelet coherence between glacier discharge and air temperature to estimate SEC (Seasonal Effective Core) boundaries. The yearly SEC is essential to obtaining a model based on Hammerstein-Wiener structures, which offers considerably higher efficiency. Moreover, two different types of glacier dynamics have been discovered (over damped and overshoot), depending on the annual cycle and the SEC average temperature.

Plant-Based Remediation Processes (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Dharmendra Kumar Gupta Plant-Based Remediation Processes (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Dharmendra Kumar Gupta
R5,347 R5,000 Discovery Miles 50 000 Save R347 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Phytoremediation is an emerging technology that employs higher plants for the clean-up of contaminated environments. Basic and applied research have unequivocally demonstrated that selected plant species possess the genetic potential to accumulate, degrade, metabolize and immobilize a wide range of contaminants. The main focus of this volume is on the recent advances of technologies using green plants for remediation of various metals and metalloids. Topics include biomonitoring of heavy metal pollution, amendments of higher uptake of toxic metals, transport of heavy metals in plants, and toxicity mechanisms. Further chapters discuss agro-technological methods for minimizing pollution while improving soil quality, transgenic approaches to heavy metal remediation and present protocols for metal remediation via in vitro root cultures.

Essentials of Geophysics: Volume II (Hardcover): Karl Seibert Essentials of Geophysics: Volume II (Hardcover)
Karl Seibert
R3,439 R3,110 Discovery Miles 31 100 Save R329 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Late Cainozoic Floras of Iceland - 15 Million Years of Vegetation and Climate History in the Northern North Atlantic... Late Cainozoic Floras of Iceland - 15 Million Years of Vegetation and Climate History in the Northern North Atlantic (Hardcover, 2011)
Thomas Denk, Fridgeir Grimsson, Reinhard Zetter, Leifur A. Simonarson
R8,509 Discovery Miles 85 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Being the only place in the northern North Atlantic yielding late Cainozoic terrestrial sediments rich in plant fossils, Iceland provides a unique archive for vegetation and climate development in this region. This book includes the complete plant fossil record from Iceland spanning the past 15 million years. Eleven sedimentary rock formations containing over 320 plant taxa are described. For each flora, palaeoecology and floristic affinities within the Northern Hemisphere are established. The exceptional fossil record allows a deeper understanding of the role of the "North Atlantic Land Bridge" for intercontinental plant migration and of the Gulf Stream-North Atlantic Current system for regional climatic evolution. 'Iceland sits as a "fossil trap" on one of the most interesting biogeographic exchange routes on the planet - the North Atlantic. The fossil floras of Iceland document both local vegetational response to global climate change, and more importantly, help to document the nature of biotic migration across the North Atlantic in the last 15 million years. In this state-of-the-art volume, the authors place sequential floras in their paleogeographic, paleoclimatic and geologic context, and extract a detailed history of biotic response to the dynamics of physical change.' Bruce H. Tiffney, University of California, Santa Barbara 'This beautifully-illustrated monograph of the macro- and microfloras from the late Cenozoic of Iceland is a worthy successor to Oswald Heer's "Flora fossilis arctica". Its broad scope makes it a must for all scientists interested in climatic change and palaeobiogeography in the North Atlantic region. It will remain a classic for years to come.' David K. Ferguson, University of Vienna

Sediments, Diagenesis, and Sedimentary Rocks - Treatise on Geochemistry, Second Edition, Volume 7 (Paperback, 2 Ed): F.T.... Sediments, Diagenesis, and Sedimentary Rocks - Treatise on Geochemistry, Second Edition, Volume 7 (Paperback, 2 Ed)
F.T. Mackenzie
R2,521 Discovery Miles 25 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This volume covers the formation and biogeochemistry of a variety of important sediment types from their initial formation through their conversion (diagenesis) to sedimentary rocks. The volume deals with the chemical, mineralogical, and isotopic properties of sediments and sedimentary rocks and their use in interpreting the environment of formation and subsequent events in the history of sediments, and the nature of the ocean-atmosphere system through geological time.


Reprinted individual volume from the acclaimed Treatise on Geochemistry,
(10 Volume Set, ISBN 0-08-043751-6, published in 2003)
* Comprehensive and authoritative scope and focus
* Reviews from renowned scientists across a range of subjects, providing both overviews and new data, supplemented by extensive bibliographies
* Extensive illustrations and examples from the field

Litter Decomposition: a Guide to Carbon and Nutrient Turnover, Volume 38 (Hardcover, 38 Ed): Luo Yiqi Litter Decomposition: a Guide to Carbon and Nutrient Turnover, Volume 38 (Hardcover, 38 Ed)
Luo Yiqi; Volume editing by Bjorn Berg, Ryszard Laskowski
R4,961 Discovery Miles 49 610 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Litter Decomposition describes one of the most important processes in the biosphere - the decay of organic matter. It focuses on the decomposition process of foliar litter in the terrestrial systems of boreal and temperate forests due to the greater amount of data from those biomes. The availability of several long-term studies from these forest types allows a more in-depth approach to the later stages of decomposition and humus formation. Differences between the decay of woody matter and foliar litter is discussed in detail and a different pattern for decomposition is introduced.
While teachers and students in more general subjects will find the most basic information on decomposition processes in this book, scientists and graduate students working on decomposition processes will be entirely satisfied with the more detailed information and the overview of the latest publications on the topic as well as the methodological chapter where practical information on methods useful in decomposition studies can be found. Abundant data sets will serve as an excellent aid in teaching process and will be also of interest to researchers specializing in this field as no thorough database exists at the moment.
* Provides over 60 tables and 90 figures
* Offers a conceptual 3-step model describing the different steps of the decomposition process, demonstrating changes in the organic-chemical structure and nutrient contents
* Includes a synthesis of the current state of knowledge on foliar litter decomposition in natural systems
* Integrates more traditional knowledge on organic matter decomposition with current problems of environmental pollution, global change, etc.
* Detailscontemporary knowledge on organic matter decomposition

Wilderness Trekking in Oman - 200km Traverse of the Western Hajar Mountains (Paperback, Hmf): John Edwards Wilderness Trekking in Oman - 200km Traverse of the Western Hajar Mountains (Paperback, Hmf)
John Edwards
R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Sandstone Depositional Models for Exploration for Fossil Fuels (Hardcover, 3rd rev. and expanded ed. 1985): G. DeVries Klein Sandstone Depositional Models for Exploration for Fossil Fuels (Hardcover, 3rd rev. and expanded ed. 1985)
G. DeVries Klein
R5,769 Discovery Miles 57 690 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Geology and Geochemistry of Oil and Gas, Volume 52 (Hardcover, New): L Buryakovsky, N. A Eremenko, M.V. Gorfunkel, G.V.... Geology and Geochemistry of Oil and Gas, Volume 52 (Hardcover, New)
L Buryakovsky, N. A Eremenko, M.V. Gorfunkel, G.V. Chilingarian
R3,661 Discovery Miles 36 610 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book discusses the progress that is being made through innovations in instrumental measurements of geologic and geochemical systems and their study using modern mathematical modeling. It covers the systems approach to understanding sedimentary rocks and their role in evolution and containment of subsurface fluids.


Fundamental aspects of petroleum geology and geochemistry, generation, migration, accumulation, evaluation and production of hydrocarbons are discussed with worldwide examples. Various physical and chemical properties of subsurface waters, crude oils and natural gases are described which is especially important to production engineering. Among various properties of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons the most important are wettability affecting production characteristics and ultimate recovery: relative permeability affecting reservoir fluid flow to the production wells; density differences between immiscible fluids which affects gravity drainage; viscosity of subsurface fluids affecting the relative mobility of each fluid; and fluid chemistry, which affects the absorption, ultimate recovery and monetary value of produced hydrocarbons.


Discussion of the formation and accumulation of hydrocarbons includes (1) the changes in the chemical composition of hydrocarbons that originate from the debris of living plants and organisms to form crude oil and natural gas; (2) the origin of hydrocarbons in different areas of a single reservoir; (3) the conditions, which determine the distribution of water, oil and gas in the reservoir; (4) the migration of subsurface fluids until they eventually accumulate in isolated traps; (5) discussion of the traps as a function of sedimentary geology and tectonics. This is based on the systems approach to the specific geologic and geochemical systems using analytical and statistical principles and examples of modern mathematical modeling of static and dynamic systems.
* Discusses fundamental aspects of petroleum geology and geochemistry, and generation, migration, accumulation, evaluation and production of hydrocarbons
* Presents a systems approach to the specific geologic and geochemical systems

Distribution and Transformation of Nutrients in Large-scale Lakes and Reservoirs - The Three Gorges Reservoir (Hardcover, 2013... Distribution and Transformation of Nutrients in Large-scale Lakes and Reservoirs - The Three Gorges Reservoir (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Zhenyao Shen, Junfeng Niu, Xiying Wang, Hongyuan Wang, Xin Zhao
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Distribution and Transformation of Nutrients and Eutrophication in Large-scale Lakes and Reservoirs: The Three Gorges Reservoir" presents key findings on early eutrophication in large-scale lakes and reservoirs, providing readers with an overview of lake management problems and the tools that can be applied to solve them. The broad spectrum of available tools is presented in detail, including environmental technological methods, ecotechnological methods and the application of models to determine the best management strategy.

The book is intended for environmental engineers and researchers in the fields of environmental science and ecological chemistry.

Professor Zhenyao Shen, Professor Junfeng Niu and Associate Professor Ying Wang work at the School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, China. Dr. Hongyuan Wang works at Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China. Dr. Xin Zhao works at Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute, China.

Groundwater in Egypt's Deserts (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Abdelazim Negm, Ahmed Elkhouly Groundwater in Egypt's Deserts (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Abdelazim Negm, Ahmed Elkhouly
R4,424 Discovery Miles 44 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book brings together contributions from groundwater researchers and scientists on underground water resources in Egypt's deserts. The aquifers' quantity and quality are evaluated in many regions of the Egyptian deserts using established methods that can be effectively employed to investigate the potential for sustainable development in Egypt and similarly arid countries. The water resources in Egypt's deserts are subject to deterioration, mainly by land salinization and water deficiency. This book presents the best management practices, water quantity and quality, and optimal and sustainable usage of available groundwater. The book offers a unique guide for all readers interested in groundwater, modeling, and assessment for sustainable development in Egypt and countries with similar weather and water conditions.

Phytoremediation - Management of Environmental Contaminants, Volume 3 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Abid Ali Ansari, Sarvajeet... Phytoremediation - Management of Environmental Contaminants, Volume 3 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Abid Ali Ansari, Sarvajeet Singh Gill, Ritu Gill, Guy R Lanza, Lee Newman
R5,747 Discovery Miles 57 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book details the plant-assisted remediation method, "phytoremediation", which involves the interaction of plant roots and associated rhizospheric microorganisms for the remediation of soil contaminated with high levels of metals, pesticides, solvents, radionuclides, explosives, crude oil, organic compounds and various other contaminants. Each chapter highlights and compares the beneficial and economical alternatives of phytoremediation to currently practiced soil removal and burial practices.

Geodetic and Geophysical Observations in Antarctica - An Overview in the IPY Perspective (Hardcover, 2008 ed.): Alessandro... Geodetic and Geophysical Observations in Antarctica - An Overview in the IPY Perspective (Hardcover, 2008 ed.)
Alessandro Capra, Reinhard Dietrich
R5,632 Discovery Miles 56 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Due to their unique geophysical and geodynamic environment, both the Arctic and Antarctic polar regions are often utilized for geodetic and geophysical observations. This book is a collection of papers on various aspects of the scientific investigation and observation techniques of the polar regions at both temporary and permanent observatories. Most papers focus on regional models based on data acquired in polar regions. Geodetic satellite positions systems (GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO) will also be discussed as well as other space techniques (DORIS, VLBI). Gravimetry, absolute gravimetry, and tidal gravimetry are also discussed, as well as seismology and meteorology. The book also touches on data analysis and geodynamic interpretation and discusses methods of constructing autonomous observatories.

Assessment of Ore Deposit Settings, Structures and Proximity Indicator Minerals in Geological Exploration (Hardcover, 1st ed.... Assessment of Ore Deposit Settings, Structures and Proximity Indicator Minerals in Geological Exploration (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Prakash R. Golani
R3,914 Discovery Miles 39 140 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This well-illustrated book aims to enhance observations and understanding of structural features and proximity-indicator minerals, critical in exploration. The book provides a unique blending of different content on observational and critical aspects of data acquisition, geological, structural, tectonic set-up, mineral deposit types, geophysical framework, and proximity indicator minerals. Combining these topics led to a comprehensive understanding to facilitate mineral targeting and exploration in green- and brown-field terrains. Besides field photographs, the write-up is lavishly supplemented with relevant geological and geophysical maps, tables, and case stories in field geology, making it useful for a much larger section of the geoscientific community professional geologists and geophysicists, students, teachers, and also decision-makers in geo-surveys and exploration.

Macro-Economics of Mineral and Water Resources (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Kaulir Kisor Chatterjee Macro-Economics of Mineral and Water Resources (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Kaulir Kisor Chatterjee
R4,211 R3,641 Discovery Miles 36 410 Save R570 (14%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book highlights the indispensability of minerals, the vulnerability of humans and issues faced by governments around the world regarding the management of natural resources. It addresses the growing land-ecology-mining conflicts, energy security and water policies of different countries bringing these issues into focus and critically analyzing them. The book discusses the role of governments regarding the security-centric issues pertaining to sustainability of mineral supply and the welfare-centric aspects of sustainable development of mineral resources. The latter includes the current trends for corporate social responsibility, political viability of mining projects, industrial ethics, human health and human resource development. The Annexure I is unique: It is a list of 925 familiar consumer products and processes with the names of the minerals, metals and rocks as well as the intermediate chemicals and alloys that go into the making of that product or process alongside each. Annexure II is an up-to-date, exhaustive list of about 835 minerals, metals, rocks and intermediate chemicals and alloys and against each of them is a list of the names of the end products and processes for which they are used. These two annexures will serve as a day-to-day reference source for teachers, students and professionals concerned with minerals as well as other interested readers. The book will be useful to any university/institution with undergraduate and post-graduate teaching/research facilities and libraries in the field of geology, mining, mineral economics, planning and natural-resource management. About the Author Kaulir Kisor Chatterjee studied Applied Geology at the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad for his post-graduate and PhD degrees. He served in the Indian Bureau of Mines for over three decades and retired in early 2004, as Chief Mineral Economist. Post-retirement, he has occupied himself mostly with writing, teaching and lecturing in various institutions of repute in India on the subject of mineral economics. Besides 50 technical papers, he has authored eight books. He has worked in various Government committees and expert groups and was involved in organization of national mineral inventory; UN Framework Classification system of mineral resources; rationalisation of the mineral taxation, royalty and mineral legislation framework in India. He has been examiner and member of selection boards of UPSC, India and is also a recognised guide of the Nagpur University for doctoral research. His resume has been included in the Marquis Who Is Who of the World and in the 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century, Cambridge.

Calcium Stable Isotope Geochemistry (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Nikolaus Gussone, Anne-Desiree Schmitt, Alexander Heuser, Frank... Calcium Stable Isotope Geochemistry (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Nikolaus Gussone, Anne-Desiree Schmitt, Alexander Heuser, Frank Wombacher, Martin Dietzel, …
R3,679 Discovery Miles 36 790 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book provides an overview of the fundamentals and reference values for Ca stable isotope research, as well as current analytical methodologies including detailed instructions for sample preparation and isotope analysis. As such, it introduces readers to the different fields of application, including low-temperature mineral precipitation and biomineralisation, Earth surface processes and global cycling, high-temperature processes and cosmochemistry, and lastly human studies and biomedical applications. The current state of the art in these major areas is discussed, and open questions and possible future directions are identified. In terms of its depth and coverage, the current work extends and complements the previous reviews of Ca stable isotope geochemistry, addressing the needs of graduate students and advanced researchers who want to familiarize themselves with Ca stable isotope research.

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