Mathematics in Geology (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988)

1. 1 Solution of geological problems-are mathematical methods necessary? A question which is often asked is whether it is necessary for geologists to know and to use mathematics in the practise of their science. There is no simple answer to this question, and it is true that many geologists have had successful careers without ever needing to get involved in anything other than simple mathematics, and all the indications are that this is likely to continue into the future. However, in many branches of the subject the trend has been towards using a numerical approach for the solution of suitable problems. The extent to which this occurs depends on the nature of the area being studied; thus, in structural geology, which is con cerned in its simplest aspects with the geometrical relationships between various features, there are many problems which are easily solved. More recently the use of analytical methods has allowed the solution of more-difficult problems. In another area, geochemistry, two things have happened. On the theoretical side there has been a greater integration with physical chemistry, which itself is a highly mathematical subject; and on the practical side there is the need to analyse and interpret the vast quantities of data which modem instrumentation produces. Within geology the application of numerical methods has been given various names, so we have numerical geology, geo mathematics, geostatistics and geosimulation."

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Release date:	November 2013
First published:	1988
Authors:	John Ferguson
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	299
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
ISBN-13:	978-9401540117
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > General
LSN:	940154011X
Barcode:	9789401540117

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