A History Of Geochemistry And Cosmochemistry From Prehistory To The End Of The Classical Period

Author : Robert W. Boyle
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781527576506

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A History of Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry, from Prehistory to the End of the Classical Period by Robert W. Boyle Pdf

Since Mendeleev outlined the modern periodic table in 1869, many new uses have been found for the 92 naturally occurring elements. This book travels back in time to describe the utilization of materials familiar (gold, copper, iron) and arcane (arsenic, boron, red ochre) and their practical history (mining, metallurgy and crafts), with evidence from archaeology and geology. Together with the technological developments, author Robert Boyle portrays the advances in our understanding of materials science which led to modern geological and environmental sciences. It is a source book valuable to students of history and archaeology, mining and metallurgy, as well as to geologists, mineralogists and geochemists everywhere.

Author : Hugh R. Rollinson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444308945

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Early Earth Systems by Hugh R. Rollinson Pdf

Early Earth Systems provides a complete history of the Earth from its beginnings to the end of the Archaean. This journey through the Earth's early history begins with the Earth's origin, then examines the evolution of the mantle, the origin of the continental crust, the origin and evolution of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans, and ends with the origin of life. Looks at the evidence for the Earth's very early differentiation into core, mantle, crust, atmosphere and oceans and how this differentiation saw extreme interactions within the Earth system. Discusses Archaean Earth processes within the framework of the Earth System Science paradigm, providing a qualitative assessment of the principal reservoirs and fluxes in the early Earth. “The book would be perfect for a graduate-level or upper level undergraduate course on the early Earth. It will also serve as a great starting point for researchers in solid-Earth geochemistry who want to know more about the Earth’s early atmosphere and biosphere, and vice versa for low temperature geochemists who want to get a modern overview of the Earth’s interior.” Geological Magazine, 2008

Author : A. M. Pollard
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2007-01-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521655722

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Analytical Chemistry in Archaeology by A. M. Pollard Pdf

This manual introduces the basic concepts of chemistry behind scientific analytical techniques and reviews their application to archaeology. It is an essential tool for students of archaeology that explains key terminology and outlines the procedures to be followed in order to produce good data.

Author : Claude J. Allègre
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-04
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822037154226

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Isotope Geology by Claude J. Allègre Pdf

A comprehensive introductory textbook to isotope techniques for undergraduate and graduate courses.

Author : Alexander von Humboldt,Aimé Bonpland
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226360683

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Essay on the Geography of Plants by Alexander von Humboldt,Aimé Bonpland Pdf

The legacy of Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) looms large over the natural sciences. His 1799–1804 research expedition to Central and South America with botanist Aimé Bonpland set the course for the great scientific surveys of the nineteenth century, and inspired such essayists and artists as Emerson, Goethe, Thoreau, Poe, and Church. The chronicles of the expedition were published in Paris after Humboldt’s return, and first among them was the 1807 “Essay on the Geography of Plants.” Among the most cited writings in natural history, after the works of Darwin and Wallace, this work appears here for the first time in a complete English-language translation. Covering far more than its title implies, it represents the first articulation of an integrative “science of the earth, ” encompassing most of today’s environmental sciences. Ecologist Stephen T. Jackson introduces the treatise and explains its enduring significance two centuries after its publication.

Author : Garrett Graham
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781450209939

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The Gay State by Garrett Graham Pdf

For the first time in all of human history, conditions are such that the world is ready to receive its first majority Gay Nation-State. Forces are coming together in a manner never before seen that enables the LGBT citizens of the world to rise up and proclaim their freedom, their liberty and their rightful place in a world, equal among all nations. As a homage to Theodor Herzl, Thomas Paine and other visionaries who yearned for freedom, The Gay State is a proclamation that the world of tomorrow can be far better than the world we have today. International political and Gay equality activist Garrett Graham has created a literary work that has launched a global movement to end the savage and brutal oppression that has sought to persecute and indeed exterminate the Homosexual community. For Graham, his willing dreamers have become readers, his readers have become believers. The momentum for Gay independence and Gay nationalism is spreading around the globe. And now the believers are coalescing in their lands of birth as doers and are working to form a political structure that will lead to concrete action to give future generations from every darkened corner of the globe the freedom and peace the LGBT citizenry has long been denied. Bishop Desmond Tutu, the South African Cleric was correct when he emphatically declared I am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu of rights.

Author : D. Michael P. Mingos
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030400255

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The Periodic Table I by D. Michael P. Mingos Pdf

As 2019 has been declared the International Year of the Periodic Table, it is appropriate that Structure and Bonding marks this anniversary with two special volumes. In 1869 Dmitri Ivanovitch Mendeleev first proposed his periodic table of the elements. He is given the major credit for proposing the conceptual framework used by chemists to systematically inter-relate the chemical properties of the elements. However, the concept of periodicity evolved in distinct stages and was the culmination of work by other chemists over several decades. For example, Newland’s Law of Octaves marked an important step in the evolution of the periodic system since it represented the first clear statement that the properties of the elements repeated after intervals of 8. Mendeleev’s predictions demonstrated in an impressive manner how the periodic table could be used to predict the occurrence and properties of new elements. Not all of his many predictions proved to be valid, but the discovery of scandium, gallium and germanium represented sufficient vindication of its utility and they cemented its enduring influence. Mendeleev’s periodic table was based on the atomic weights of the elements and it was another 50 years before Moseley established that it was the atomic number of the elements, that was the fundamental parameter and this led to the prediction of further elements. Some have suggested that the periodic table is one of the most fruitful ideas in modern science and that it is comparable to Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection, proposed at approximately the same time. There is no doubt that the periodic table occupies a central position in chemistry. In its modern form it is reproduced in most undergraduate inorganic textbooks and is present in almost every chemistry lecture room and classroom. This first volume provides chemists with an account of the historical development of the Periodic Table and an overview of how the Periodic Table has evolved over the last 150 years. It also illustrates how it has guided the research programmes of some distinguished chemists.

Author : J. Theo Kloprogge,Concepcion P. Ponce,Tom Loomis
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 931 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128215388

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The Periodic Table: Nature's Building Blocks by J. Theo Kloprogge,Concepcion P. Ponce,Tom Loomis Pdf

The Periodic Table: Nature’s Building Blocks: An Introduction to the Naturally Occurring Elements, Their Origins and Their Uses addresses how minerals and their elements are used, where the elements come from in nature, and their applications in modern society. The book is structured in a logical way using the periodic table as its outline. It begins with an introduction of the history of the periodic table and a short introduction to mineralogy. Element sections contain their history, how they were discovered, and a description of the minerals that contain the element. Sections conclude with our current use of each element. Abundant color photos of some of the most characteristic minerals containing the element accompany the discussion. Ideal for students and researchers working in inorganic chemistry, minerology and geology, this book provides the foundational knowledge needed for successful study and work in this exciting area. Describes the link between geology, minerals and chemistry to show how chemistry relies on elements from nature Emphasizes the connection between geology, mineralogy and daily life, showing how minerals contribute to the things we use and in our modern economy Contains abundant color photos of each mineral that bring the periodic table to life

Author : Gunter Faure,Teresa M. Mensing
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Isotope geology
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Isotopes by Gunter Faure,Teresa M. Mensing Pdf

Author : Joseph Henry Collins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN : UCAL:B4182794

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A Handbook to the Mineralogy of Cornwall and Devon by Joseph Henry Collins Pdf

Author : Garrett O'Doherty,Jill Carter,Annabel Charles,Margaret Graham
Publisher : Oxford University Press - Children
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781382014939

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OCR GCSE English Language: Book 1: Developing the skills for Component 01 and Component 02 by Garrett O'Doherty,Jill Carter,Annabel Charles,Margaret Graham Pdf

Developed in partnership with OCR, OCR GCSE English Language offers teachers and students a fresh approach to the 2015 OCR GCSE English Language specification. Using a thematic approach, this Student Book combines skills development with exam preparation and supports students of all abilities.

Author : H. Paul Shuch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642131967

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Searching for Extraterrestrial Intelligence by H. Paul Shuch Pdf

This book is a collection of essays written by the very scientists and engineers who have led, and continue to lead, the scientific quest known as SETI, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Divided into three parts, the first section, ‘The Spirit of SETI Past’, written by the surviving pioneers of this then emerging discipline, reviews the major projects undertaken during the first 50 years of SETI science and the results of that research. In the second section, ‘The Spirit of SETI Present’, the present-day science and technology is discussed in detail, providing the technical background to contemporary SETI instruments, experiments, and analytical techniques, including the processing of the received signals to extract potential alien communications. In the third and final section, ‘The Spirit of SETI Future’, the book looks ahead to the possible directions that SETI will take in the next 50 years, addressing such important topics as interstellar message construction, the risks and assumptions of interstellar communications, when we might make contact, what aliens might look like and what is likely to happen in the aftermath of such a contact.

Author : Graham Alexander
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Inc
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2005-10-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781418525477

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Tales from the Top by Graham Alexander Pdf

Author : Sandy Gerrard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105029066755

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The Early British Tin Industry by Sandy Gerrard Pdf

Author : John A. Tossell,David J. Vaughan
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1992-03-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780195044034

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Theoretical Geochemistry by John A. Tossell,David J. Vaughan Pdf

This work is based on the observation that further major advances in geochemistry, particularly in understanding the rules that govern the ways in which elements come together to form minerals and rocks, will require the application of the theories of quantum mechanics. The book therefore outlines this theoretical background and discusses the models used to describe bonding in geochemical systems. It is the first book to describe and critically review the application of quantum mechanical theories to minerals and geochemical systems. The book consolidates valuable findings from chemistry and materials science as well as mineralogy and geochemistry, and the presentation has relevance to professionals in a wide range of disciplines. Experimental techniques are surveyed, but the emphasis is on applying theoretical tools to various groups of minerals: the oxides, silicates, carbonates, borates, and sulfides. Other topics dealt with in depth include structure, stereochemistry, bond strengths and stabilities of minerals, various physical properties, and the overall geochemical distribution of the elements.