The Origin of Chondrules and Chondrites

SEARS, Derek W. G.:

ISBN 10: 0521836034 / ISBN 13: 9780521836036

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2005

About this Item

xii, 209 S., 26cm Zustand: Pappeinband, sehr guter Zustand. Gestempelt als damaged (nicht erkenntlich weshalb) --- Inhalt: Drawing on research from the various scientific disciplines involved, this text summarizes the origin and history of chondrules and chondrites. Including citations to every published paper on the topic, it forms a comprehensive bibliography of the latest research. In addition, extensive illustrations provide a clear visual representation of the scientific theories. The text will be a valuable reference for graduate students and researchers in planetary science, geology and astronomy. KK-PS22-4 ISBN: 9780521836036 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 600.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Origin of Chondrules and Chondrites
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: German
• ISBN 10: 0521836034
• ISBN 13: 9780521836036
• Binding: Pappe
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Weight: 600 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • 055310 Geochemie, Meteorite, Tektite [Meteoritics]

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Synopsis

Chondrites are the largest group of meteorites. They can provide unique insights into the origins and early evolution of our Solar System, and even into the relationships between our Solar System and other stars in the vicinity of our Sun. The largest structural components of most chondrites are the glass-bearing chondrules, and there are numerous theories for their origin. This clear and systematic text summarizes the ideas surrounding the origin and history of chondrules and chondrites, drawing on research from the various scientific disciplines involved. With citations to a large number of published papers on the topic, it forms a comprehensive bibliography of the key research areas, and extensive illustrations provide a clear visual representation of the scientific theories. This text will be a valuable reference for graduate students and researchers in planetary science, geology, and astronomy.

About the Author

Derek Sears is Professor of Chemistry at the University of Arkansas and Director of the Arkansas-Oklahoma Center for Space and Planetary Sciences.