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- 050 00 |a TN145 |b .K44 2015
- 084 __ |a TEC047000 |2 bisacsh
- 100 1_ |a Kesler, Stephen E.
- 245 10 |a Mineral resources, economics and the environment / |c Steve E. Kesler, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Adam C. Simon, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
- 250 __ |a Second edition.
- 264 _1 |a Cambridge, United Kingdom : |b Cambridge University Press, |c 2015.
- 300 __ |a 1 online resource (xii, 434 pages) : |b illustrations, maps, charts
- 336 __ |a text |b txt |2 rdacontent
- 337 __ |a computer |b c |2 rdamedia
- 338 __ |a online resource |b cr |2 rdacarrier
- 500 __ |a Description based on print version record.
- 504 __ |a Includes bibliographical references and index.
- 505 8_ |a Machine generated contents note: Preface; 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.
- 520 __ |a "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"-- |c Provided by publisher.
- 650 _0 |a Mines and mineral resources.
- 650 _0 |a Mineral industries.
- 650 _0 |a Mines and mineral resources |x Environmental aspects.
- 700 1_ |a Simon, Adam F., |d 1965-
- 856 4_ |u http://www.itextbook.cn/f/book/bookDetail?bookId=9187ef2093d243ac9aade843f0b7de26 |z An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view