Updated throughout with the latest data and findings the Second Edition ofEssentials of Geochemistry provides students with a solid understanding of thefundamen... » 

Updated throughout with the latest data and findings the Second Edition ofEssentials of Geochemistry provides students with a solid understanding of thefundamentals of and approaches to modern geochemical analysis. The text uses aconcepts of chemical equilibrium approach which considers the reactions thatoccur as a result of changes in heat production and pressure within the Earthto introduce students to the basic geochemical principles. This text is forthose who want a quantitative treatment that integrates the principles ofthermodynamics solution chemistry and kinetics into the study of earthprocesses. This timely text contains numerous examples and problems sets whichuse SUPCRT92 to allow students to test their understanding of thermodynamictheory and maximize their comprehension of this prominent field. New sectionsintroduce current hot topics such as global geochemical change with the shortand long term carbon cycle carbon isotopes and the PermoTriassic extinctionevent kinetics and the origin of life and the use of boron and nitrogenisotopes. «