An edition of Isoscapes (2010)

Isoscapes

understanding movement, pattern, and process on earth through isotope mapping

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An edition of Isoscapes (2010)

Isoscapes

understanding movement, pattern, and process on earth through isotope mapping

Stable isotope ratio variation in natural systems reflects the dynamics of Earth systems processes and imparts isotope labels to Earth materials. Carbon isotope ratios of atmospheric CO2 record exchange of carbon between the biosphere and the atmosphere; the incredible journeys of migrating monarchs is documented by hydrogen isotopes in their wings; and water carries an isotopic record of its source and history as it traverses the atmosphere and land surface.  Through these and many other examples, improved understanding of spatio-temporal isotopic variation in Earth systems is leading to innovative new approaches to scientific problem-solving. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the theory, methods, and applications that are enabling new disciplinary and cross-disciplinary advances through the study of "isoscapes": isotopic landscapes. "This impressive new volume shows scientists deciphering and using the natural isotope landscapes that subtly adorn our spaceship Earth." Brian Fry, Coastal Ecology Institute, Louisiana State University, USA "An excellent timely must read and must-have reference book for anybody interested or engaged in applying stable isotope signatures to questions in e.g. Anthropology, Biogeochemistry, Ecology, or Forensic Science regarding chronological and spatial movement, changes, or distribution relating to animals, humans, plants, or water." Wolfram Meier-Augenstein, Centre for Anatomy & Human Identification, University of Dundee, UK "Natural resources are being affected by global change, but exactly where, how, and at what pace?  Isoscapes provide new and remarkably precise answers." John Hayes, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, USA "This exciting volume is shaping a new landscape in environmental sciences that is utilizing the remarkable advances in isotope research to enhance and extend the capabilities of the field." Dan Yakir, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel

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Publisher
Springer
Language
English
Pages
487

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Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Published in
Dordrecht, New York

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
541.388
Library of Congress
QD466.5 .I86 2010, QE38GE1-350QH540-549, GB3-5030, QD466.5 .I96 2010

The Physical Object

Pagination
xxiv, 487 p. :
Number of pages
487

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL24382942M
ISBN 10
904813353X, 9048133548
ISBN 13
9789048133536, 9789048133543
LCCN
2009934502
OCLC/WorldCat
499064862

Work Identifiers

Work ID
OL15412841W

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