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03757aam a22004338i 4500 001 7B298928FC1E11E7B7150C4F97128E48 003 SILO 005 20180118010544 008 150414s2015 enkabf 000 0 eng 010 $a 2015014692 020 $a 1107074916 020 $a 9781107074910 035 $a (OCoLC)907621860 040 $a DLC $b eng $e rda $c DLC $d BTCTA $d OCLCF $d CDX $d YDXCP $d CHVBK $d UNBCA $d UtOrBLW $d SILO 042 $a pcc 050 00 $a TN145 $b .K44 2015 082 00 $a 333.8/5 $2 23 084 $a TEC047000 $2 bisacsh 100 1 $a Kesler, Stephen E., $e author. $0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n93054434 245 10 $a Mineral resources, economics and the environment / $c Steve Kesler, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Adam Simon, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. 263 $a 1508 264 1 $a Cambridge, United Kingdom : $b Cambridge University Press, $c 2015. 300 $a xii, 434 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : $b illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps ; $c 29 cm 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. 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. 650 0 $a Mines and mineral resources. $0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85085614 650 0 $a Mineral industries. $0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85085548 650 0 $a Mines and mineral resources $x Environmental aspects. 650 7 $a TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Petroleum. $2 bisacsh 650 7 $a Mineral industries. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01022218 650 7 $a Mines and mineral resources. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01022541 650 7 $a Mines and mineral resources $x Environmental aspects. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01022565 650 7 $a NatuÌrliche Ressourcen. $0 (DE-588)4075236-7 $2 gnd 650 7 $a Rohstoffwirtschaft. $0 (DE-588)4050434-7 $2 gnd 650 7 $a Mineralischer Rohstoff. $0 (DE-588)4039441-4 $2 gnd 700 1 $a Simon, Adam F., $d 1965- $e author. $0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2001096546 941 $a 1 952 $l OVUX522 $d 20231020025413.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=7B298928FC1E11E7B7150C4F97128E48Initiate Another SILO Locator Search