ISBN: 9783642229954 - metals and society: an introduction to economic geology: 2 (14 risultati)

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book is a comprehensive overview of economic geology for the general geologistand anyone else interested in the minerals industry and the global supply of raw materials.It includes some thought-provoking statements and questions for discussion on globalisation and current practices in the minerals industry.In the second edition, all chapters have been extensively revised, and a new author has been added to increase coverage of some mineral deposits and topics.The economic issues surrounding the exploitation of mineral resources is discussed in three of the six chapters of the book. It deals with issues that are commonly addressed in current science reporting - the rate of exploitation of natural resources, the question of when or if these resources will be exhausted, the pollution and social disturbance that accompanies mining, the compromises and challenges that arise from the explosion in demand from China, India and other rapidly developing countries,and the moral issues that surround mining of metals in lesser-developed countries for consumption in the 'first-world' countries. The book will be useful both as an introductory text for students in the earth sciences and a reference volume for students, teachers and researchers of geography, economics and the social sciences.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In the second edition Steve Kesler (University of Michigan) has been added as an author to rewrite some chapters. The motivation for this revised edition is to more intensively address economic issues that surround the exploitation of mineral resources. This emphasis gives the book a unique character. With these sections Metals and Society deals with issues that pervade much of current science reporting - the rate of exploitation of natural resources, the question of when or if these resources will be exhausted, the pollution and social disturbance that accompanies mining, the compromises and challenges that arise from the explosion of demand from China, India and other rapidly developing countries, and the moral issues that surround mining of metals in lesser developed countries for consumption in the 'first-world' countries.With its dual character, the book will be useful as an introductory text for students in the earth sciences and a reference volume for students, teachers and researchers of geography, economics and the social sciences. 176 pp. Englisch.…

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Gebunden. Condizione: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Contains numerous case studies and worked examplesFirst introductory book which deals extensively with the economic and social issues of mineral exploitationNumerous colour figuresIn the second edition Steve Kesler (University of.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -This book is a comprehensive overview of economic geology for the general geologist and anyone else interested in the minerals industry and the global supply of raw materials. It includes some thought-provoking statements and questions for discussion on globalisation and current practices in the minerals industry. In the second edition, all chapters have been extensively revised, and a new author has been added to increase coverage of some mineral deposits and topics. The economic issues surrounding the exploitation of mineral resources is discussed in three of the six chapters of the book. It deals with issues that are commonly addressed in current science reporting - the rate of exploitation of natural resources, the question of when or if these resources will be exhausted, the pollution and social disturbance that accompanies mining, the compromises and challenges that arise from the explosion in demand from China, India and other rapidly developing countries,and the moral issues that surround mining of metals in lesser-developed countries for consumption in the 'first-world' countries. The book will be useful both as an introductory text for students in the earth sciences and a reference volume for students, teachers and researchers of geography, economics and the social sciences.Springer-Verlag KG, Sachsenplatz 4-6, 1201 Wien 176 pp. Englisch.…