Roland Hellmann and Scott A. Wood (eds): Water-rock interactions, ore deposits, and environmental geochemistry: a tribute to David A. Crerar

摘要

This is an interesting and useful book. It is most revealing of David Crerar's impact, both as a scientist and as a mentor to a generation of outstanding young geochemists who are already playing leadership roles in their areas of research specialty. The book should be read not only to absorb the rich and varied science it contains, but also to appreciate what can be accomplished by an exemplary individual in a career of only 20 years. Deans and Department Chairs who read this volume can better gauge future faculty candidate's potential for real research, teaching, and service" in terms of the accomplishments and words of students fortunate enough to have been trained by a brilliant and caring mentor. This book can also serve as inspiration to those who seek to achieve without compromising their humanity. The book was organized as a tribute to David Crerar's contributions to various fields of geochemistry, including water-rock interactions, thermodynamics, hydrothermal geochemistry, ore deposit genesis, and environmental geochemistry. It is also much more. This volume is a collection of 23 articles written mostly by former students, friends, and colleagues who shared David's interests, and benefited immensely from David's passion for science, humor, and especially his talent for story-telling.