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Using Geochemical Data to Understand Geological Processes Rollinson H. and Pease V. Cambridge University Press. pp346. Paperback price £49.99. ISBN 978-1-108-74584-0 https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108777834
If you ever feel like questioning the need for an on-the-shelf reference book at a time when e-resources are increasing exponentially then I suggest you pick up a copy of the latest version of Using Geochemical Data published by Cambridge University Press in 2021 and have a flick (or scroll) through its pages to immerse yourself in the multitude of ways that geochemical data – the baseline currency of all Earth Science disciplines – can be assessed, applied and interpreted. Whether it's the all-encompassing breadth of concepts covered, or the welcoming familiarity of the thematic chapters that enable you quickly address the question at hand (regardless of whether or not that question prompted your original search…), this exceptionally updated second edition by Rollinson and Pease is sure to be as invaluable a resource for graduates, postgraduates and professionals as its predecessor was.
Like the original book, this revised version does not shy away from its bias on petrological applications. The title has been slightly tweaked to better reflect its emphasis on understanding geological processes, and the majority of examples retain a ‘hard-rock’ context that is reflective of the authors' background and interests. However this focus does not detract from the primary intended use of the book, which is to guide the reader in how to understand, use and apply their geochemical data in a manner...