Isotope geology / Изотопная геология

Radiogenic and stable isotopes are used widely in the Earth sciences to determine the ages of rocks, meteorites, and archeological objects, and as tracers to understand geological and environmental processes. Isotope methods determine the age of the Earth, help reconstruct the climate of the past, and explain the formation of the chemical elements in the Universe. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to both radiogenic and stable isotope techniques. An understanding of the basic principles of isotope geology is important in a wide range of the sciences: geology, astronomy, paleontology, geophysics, climatology, archeology, and others.
Claude Alle`gre is one of the world’s most respected and best-known geochemists, and this textbook has been developed from his many years of teaching and research experience.
Isotope Geology is tailored for all undergraduate and graduate courses on the topic, and is also an excellent reference text for all Earth scientists.