Geological Methods for Archaeology

Geological Methods for Archaeology
Author: Norman Herz
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 352
Release: 1998
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0195090241

Written as a survey text covering appropriate techniques and methods from geology, geophysics, geochemistry and geochronology, this book shows the practicality and importance of techniques used in solving archaeological problems.

Introduction to Mineral Exploration

Introduction to Mineral Exploration
Author: Charles Moon
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2006-01-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781405113175

This new, up dated edition of Introduction to Mineral Exploration provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of mineral exploration. Covers not only the nature of mineral exploration but also considers other factors essential to successful exploration, from target evaluation to feasibility studies for extraction and production. Includes six detailed case studies, selected for the range of different problems and considerations they present to the mineral explorationist. Features new chapters on handling mineral exploration data and a new case study on the exploration for diamonds. Essential reading for upper level undergraduates studying ore geology, mineral exploration, mining geology, coal exploration, and industrial minerals, as well as professional geologists. Artwork from the book is available to instructors online at www.blackwellpublishing.com/moon.

The Theoretical Biologist's Toolbox

The Theoretical Biologist's Toolbox
Author: Marc Mangel
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2006-07-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1139455869

Mathematical modelling is widely used in ecology and evolutionary biology and it is a topic that many biologists find difficult to grasp. In this new textbook Marc Mangel provides a no-nonsense introduction to the skills needed to understand the principles of theoretical and mathematical biology. Fundamental theories and applications are introduced using numerous examples from current biological research, complete with illustrations to highlight key points. Exercises are also included throughout the text to show how theory can be applied and to test knowledge gained so far. Suitable for advanced undergraduate courses in theoretical and mathematical biology, this book forms an essential resource for anyone wanting to gain an understanding of theoretical ecology and evolution.

Geophysical Exploration for Engineering and Environmental Investigations

Geophysical Exploration for Engineering and Environmental Investigations
Author: United States Army Corps of Engineers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2005
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781410222435

This manual provides an introduction to geophysical exploration for engineering, geological, and environmental (to include Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW)) investigations. Descriptions and guidance are provided for the geophysical methods typically used in these investigations. The manual furnishes a broad overview of geophysical applications to common engineering, environmental and geological problems. Descriptions of the most commonly conducted geophysical procedures are given. These contents are not proposed to explicitly develop field procedures and data reduction techniques for geophysical surveys. Chapter 2 develops the procedural evaluation, use, and deployment of the generalized geophysical approach. Subsequent chapters address particular geophysical methodologies.