Geochemistry 1st Edition

I am familiar with geochemistry since more than 35 years. Consequently, I certainly know several textbooks in the field. However, when I started to know the William M. White book "Geochemistry" years ago in its e-book format I immediately realized that there is no other equal book in the field. Few weeks ago, I decided to buy its paper printed copy via Amazon. I got it almost the next week, a marvelous text in hand anytime I'd like to consult it. It is rather close to be complete, so I have no hesitation to assign it the highest rating possible. I like its approach, the foundation of its thermodynamic and the kinetic toolboxes before going into the geological details and applications, and in particular I clearly admire its dealing with isotope geochemistry since no modern textbook on geochemistry would be interesting if it did not deal with environmental stable and radiogenic isotopes involvement in geology and the environment. I strongly recommend this book to all serious students, professors and research workers in environmental sciences, geology, water resources, chemistry, thermodynamics, isotope hydrology and geochemistry and for sure to those who are permanently involved with the practical geochemistry studies and the associated engineering / environmental problems. A great book indeed, I love it, I keep it all the time close to my work desk and at home. It is difficult to find any other comprehensive book that covers its field in its successful, its unique way, its high-standard quality, and the information this book provides.

This is a fairly sophisticated book in the sense that the author does not hesitate to go into the mathematical details of related physicazl chemistry.

I have Just read the first chapter. So far the content of the book is excellent, rigorous yet clear, however, my major complain is that there are so many typos in the mathematical symbols and equations, such as lower case vs. upper case, subscript/superscript and hat/overbar,. Considering this book is quite mathematically-sophisticated, these typos make the reading sometimes confusing.

Geochemistry by William White is an excelent review of the main themes in geochemistry. It is quite complete and goes through the different subjects with very clear and consistent expositions. As a geochemistry professor for more than 30 years I do recommend this book.

The book was delivered in a timely way in good condition. I have used the online version and felt it was only fair to buy the written product. It is a good summary and complements other texts on this huge topic.

This book is one of the few comprehensive geochem textbooks that is written for a 1st or 2nd year grad student! Very detailed explanation about concepts. Great illustrations and a concise synthesis at the end of each chapter.

Very good text for understanding the basic principles of geochemistry. Not too complicated or difficult to understand.

Only partially through the book but so far it is exactly what was expected.