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A comprehensive reference source on the chemistry of the earth encyclopedia of earth sciences series william m. I am familiar with geochemistry since more than 35 years. Jul 03, 2003 geochemistry provides a broad introduction to the subject, which concentrates on the inorganic chemistry of the condensed part of our planet. Recent progress has been rapid and much has changed since the first edition of this book. A following chapter covers the closely related techniques such as fissiontrack and carbon14 dating. Box 28503, addis ababa, ethiopia 2department of geological sciences, university of vienna, althanstrasse 14, a1090 vienna, austria received december 31, 2003.
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