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As this is the first general textbook for the field published in over twenty years, the editors have taken great care to make sure coverage is comprehensive. Diagenesis of organic matter, kerogens, exploration for fossil fuels, and many other subjects are discussed in detail to provide faculty and students with a thorough introduction to organic geochemistry.
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An updated text and reference presenting the current understanding in this diverse field. The authors introduce as many details as possible within the constraints of their chapters, as well as providing direction for future study to students using the text. With this in mind, chemical terms in the index are cross-listed with Chemical Abstracts to assist readers in future literature searches. The 40 chapters are arranged in nine parts: introduction, early diagenesis of organic matter, kerogen and related materials, applications of organic geochemical research for hydrocarbon exploration, organic matter and metalliferous deposits, the Precambrian, applications of organic geochemistry for Quaternary research, and summary. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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