{"product_id":"principles-of-induced-polarization-for-geophysical-exploration-j-s-sumner-1976","title":"Principles of Induced Polarization for Geophysical Exploration — J. S. Sumner (1976)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished by Elsevier in 1976, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinciples of Induced Polarization for Geophysical Exploration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a comprehensive early reference on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einduced polarization (IP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an electrical geophysical technique developed to detect and characterize mineralization hidden beneath the Earth's surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInduced polarization works by applying an electrical current to the ground and measuring how subsurface materials temporarily retain and release electrical charge. Certain disseminated metallic minerals produce particularly useful IP responses, making the technique an important tool in the search for concealed ore deposits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn S. Sumner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a geophysicist at the University of Arizona, where he worked within the Laboratory of Geophysics and the Departments of Geosciences and Mining \u0026amp; Geological Engineering. His book brought together the theory and practical application of IP at a time when electrical exploration methods were becoming increasingly sophisticated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe volume begins with electrical resistivity and the physical theory behind induced polarization before moving into laboratory measurements, electrical properties of rocks, polarization models, field equipment, electromagnetic interference, survey design, borehole and underground measurements, and interpretation of IP data. It contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e165 illustrations and 8 tables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting its role as a substantial technical reference rather than a general geology textbook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe subject remains relevant today. Induced-polarization surveying is still used in mineral exploration and has expanded into groundwater, environmental and other subsurface investigations. Sumner's 1976 work continues to appear in modern geophysical literature discussing resistivity and IP methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal 1976 Elsevier edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, issued as Volume 5 of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelopments in Economic Geology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e J. S. 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This copy bears provenance from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmoco Production Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, connecting it directly with the industrial geological research environment in which exploration-geophysics references of this type were used. Binding and interior appear well preserved overall with expected signs of institutional ownership and age. Please refer to photographs for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA specialized piece of exploration-geophysics history with particular interest for collectors of geology, mining, mineral exploration, geophysical instrumentation and the history of resource exploration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stemcell Science Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43228318171234,"sku":"PR-4986","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1627\/0819\/files\/IMG_7471.jpg?v=1787268837","url":"https:\/\/www.beosadia.com\/en-mx\/products\/principles-of-induced-polarization-for-geophysical-exploration-j-s-sumner-1976","provider":"Osadia Concept Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}