1. Geochemical data; 2. Analysing geochemical data; 3. Using major element data; 4. Using trace element data; 5. Using geochemical data to identify tectonic environments; 6. Using radiogenic isotope data; 7. Using stable isotope data; Appendices; References; Index.
How best to interpret and apply geochemical data to understand geological processes, for graduate students, researchers, and professionals.
Hugh Rollinson is Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Derby. His particular interest is in the application of geochemistry to the early history of the Earth and he has published on the geochemistry of Archaean rocks from Scotland, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, India, west Greenland and Russia. Victoria Pease is Professor of Tectonics and Magmatism at Stockholm University. Her research focuses on unravelling Arctic tectonics. She sits on a number of international committees and is a Chief Editor of Precambrian Research.
'The new edition of Using Geochemical Data is not only an excellent
text for a geochemistry course, but it also provides an easy source
to find geochemical information … The chapter on analyzing
geochemical data is outstanding and the information in this chapter
is not generally available in other geochemical texts. The chapters
on major and trace elements are not only useful in geochemistry,
but are also important in igneous and sedimentary petrology courses
… it is easy to look up specific geochemical diagrams in the book,
see how they are constructed, and what the limitations are for
their applications. The discussion of trace elements in evaluating
various magmatic processes and tectonic settings … is clearly in a
league of its own … I strongly recommend the book as both a
geochemical textbook and as an easy-to-use reference for
geochemists and non-geochemists alike.' Kent C. Condie, New Mexico
Institute of Mining and Technology
'This welcome second edition combines geochemical approaches in the
tackling of geological problems, with descriptions of widely used
techniques. It ranges from major and trace element geochemistry, to
geochemical discriminant diagrams, and radiogenic and stable
isotopes, ensuring that it will be a key resource for those seeking
to utilize the breadth of geochemistry now available. For me,
the strength of this textbook is the combination of the breadth of
topics covered in one place, providing a resource that people can
dip into and learn how to apply different approaches.' Chris
Hawkesworth, University of Bristol
'The new Rollinson and Pease version of Using Geochemical Data
is a very welcome second edition of the classic original … This
revised and much expanded text is very well illustrated
and covers many new developments in geochemistry … It will be of
great value to petrology undergraduates as well as to
postgraduate students starting to use their own data.' Stephen
Daly, University College, Dublin
'Geochemists of a certain vintage and with petrological
inclinations usually have at least one much-used copy of Rollinson
(1993). This second edition is an impressive distillation of
the classic and the current, carefully updated and expanded. It is
still, at its heart, a pragmatic 'how to do it' guide anchored in
numerical and a new statistical rigour, and so will take pride of
place on many a geochemical bookshelf.' Mike Fowler, University of
Portsmouth
'From A-F-M to Zr/Y, this timely update to a classic textbook
provides an accessible introduction to geochemical data analysis,
accompanied by numerous practical recipes, and built on solid
statistical foundations. Rollinson and Pease have created an
essential reference for a new generation of geochemists.'
Pieter Vermeesch, University College London
'This thoroughly contemporary revamp of Rollinson's text - with
updates and additions on analytical methods, data analysis, and
modern interpretations - reinforces the critical role of this
authoritative practical reference for robust use of geochemical
data across a broad swath of solid Earth geochemistry.' Peter
Reiners, University of Arizona
'After having broken apart several copies of the first edition
of Using Geochemical Data from extensive use, it is great
to see a thoroughly updated version of the book, which will again
see much use as a shelf reference and for graduate-level
coursework. The second edition follows a similar format as the
first, but completely modernized to include more on advanced
instrumental and data analysis techniques followed by dedicated
sections that center on how to understand and illustrate major- and
trace-element data, as well as radiogenic and stable isotope data.
Unlike most books that would be specifically geared to rock
type, Using Geochemical Data focuses discussion on
explaining how and why different geochemical approaches apply to
the study of different rock types. This approach not only does an
excellent job of explaining how and why certain elemental groups
are used and illustrated, but also allows readers to build an
understanding of the geochemical connections between different
fields of geosciences.' Chris Fedo, University of Tennessee,
Knoxville
Praise for the first edition: '… a well-balanced, clearly written
account of how to deal with geochemical data … Students,
researchers, academic and industrial professional geologists will
need to have this manual at their elbow when dealing with
geochemical data.' Mineralogical Magazine
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