Thermodynamics of Natural Systems: Theory and Applications in Geochemistry and Environmental Science - Hardcover

Anderson, Greg

 
9781107175211: Thermodynamics of Natural Systems: Theory and Applications in Geochemistry and Environmental Science
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1107175216 ISBN 13: 9781107175211
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2017

Synopsis

Thermodynamics deals with energy levels and energy transfers between states of matter, and is therefore fundamental to all branches of science. This new edition provides an accessible introduction to the subject, specifically tailored to the interests of Earth and environmental science students. Beginning at an elementary level, the first four chapters explain all necessary concepts via a simple graphical approach. Throughout the rest of the book, the author emphasizes the importance of field observations and demonstrates that, despite being derived from idealized circumstances, thermodynamics is crucial to understanding ore formation, acid mine drainage, and other real-world geochemical and geophysical problems. Exercises now follow each chapter, with answers provided at the end of the book. An associated website includes extra chapters and password-protected answers to additional problems. This textbook is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students studying geochemistry and environmental science.

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About the Author

Greg Anderson is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto. He began his career as a mining engineer and exploration geologist before becoming interested in geochemistry. After completing his Ph.D. at Toronto, he spent five years at Pennsylvania State University doing experimental work on mineral solubilities. Afterward, he returned to Toronto, where he has since divided his time between studies of mineral systems, lead-zinc ore deposits, and theoretical geochemistry. He is the co-author of two other textbooks for Earth scientists, and in 2000 was awarded the Past Presidents' Medal (now named the Peacock Medal) by the Mineralogical Association of Canada for contributions to geochemistry.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1107175216
ISBN 13 
9781107175211
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
3
Number of pages
428