Geochemistry: Pathways and Processes

Introducing Concepts In Geochemical Systems -- A First Look At Thermodynamic Equilibrium -- How To Handle Solutions -- The Oceans And Atmosphere As A Geochemical System -- Diagenesis : A Study In Kinetics -- Chemical Weathering : Dissolution And Redox Processes -- Using Stable Isotopes -- Temperature And Pressure Changes : Thermodynamics Again -- Picturing Equilibria : Phase Diagrams -- Kinetics And Crystallization -- The Crust And Mantle As A Geochemical System -- Using Radioactive Isotopes -- Stretching Our Horizons : Cosmochemistry -- Appendix A : Mathematical Methods -- Appendix B : Finding And Evaluating Geochemical Data -- Appendix C : Numerical Values Of Geochemical Interest -- Appendix D : Computers And Geochemistry. Steven M. Richardson, Harry Y. Mcsween, Jr. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.