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Mineral Resources, Economics and the Environment by Stephen E. Kesler and Adam C. Simon (2015, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-101107074916
ISBN-139781107074910
eBay Product ID (ePID)210372210
Product Key Features
Number of Pages446 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameMineral Resources, Economics and the Environment
SubjectMining, Petroleum
Publication Year2015
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering
AuthorStephen E. Kesler, Adam C. Simon
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight52.9 Oz
Item Length11.1 in
Item Width8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2015-014692
Dewey Edition23
Reviews'This book will be an ideal text for senior undergraduates and postgraduate students. The information is up-to-date, informative and well-illustrated and will allow readers to make valued decisions on the relevance and importance of mineral resources and energy to our civilization. In addition, this book will be of great interest to the general public wanting to learn about mineral resources, economics and the environment.' Bruce Gemmell, University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal333.85
Table Of ContentPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. Origin of mineral deposits; 3. Environmental geochemistry and mineral resources; 4. Mineral exploration and production; 5. Mineral law and land access; 6. Mineral economics; 7. Energy mineral resources; 8. Iron, steel and the ferroalloy metals; 9. Light and base metals; 10. Technology elements; 11. Precious metals and gems; 12. Agricultural and chemical minerals; 13. Construction and industrial minerals; 14. Global mineral reserves and resources; Appendix 1. Minerals, rocks and geologic time; Appendix 2. Ore minerals and materials; Appendix 3. Units and conversion factors; Glossary; References; Index.
SynopsisWritten for students and professionals, this revised textbook surveys the mineral industry from geological, environmental and economic perspectives. Updated throughout, the text includes a new chapter on technology industry metals. Featuring boxes highlighting special interest topics, the book equips students to discuss the energy and mineral questions facing society., Written for students and professionals, this revised textbook surveys the mineral industry from geological, environmental and economic perspectives. Thoroughly updated, the text includes a new chapter on technology industry metals as well as separate chapters on mineral economics and environmental geochemistry. Carefully designed figures simplify difficult concepts and show the location of important deposits and trade patterns, emphasising the true global nature of mineral resources. Featuring boxes highlighting special interest topics, the text equips students with the skills they need to contribute to the energy and mineral questions currently facing society, including issues regarding oil pipelines, nuclear power plants, water availability and new mining locations. Technical terms are highlighted when first used, and references are included to allow students to delve more deeply into areas of interest. Multiple choice and short answer questions are provided for instructors online at www.cambridge.org/kesler to complete the teaching package.
LC Classification NumberTN145 .K44 2015
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