World Resources and the Development of the Earth's Surface (Texts in Earth Sciences)

By Akira Sasaki

A comprehensive applied examination of economic (or ore) geology, and engineering geology. Using case studies of Japan and continental North America, this work presents a geological and geochemical summary of ore-forming processes along with discussions of basic principles and approaches to modern engineering geology. Emphasizes the relationship between fossil fuel resources and the evolution of the Earth's crust.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471105368
• ISBN13: 9780471105367
• Release Date: October 1985
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.9" x 6.3"