Daniel Müller

This book reviews the geochemical and petrological characteristics of potassic igneous rock complexes, and investigates the various tectonic settings in which these rocks occur. The authors provide an overview and classification of these rocks and elucidate the geochemical differences between barren and mineralized potassic igneous complexes. High-K rocks are genetically associated with a number of epithermal gold and porphyry copper-gold deposits. In recent years, there has also been growing recognition of an association of such rocks with iron-oxide copper-gold (IOCG) deposits, intrusion-related gold deposits (IRGDs) and Carlin-type gold deposits. This fifth updated and expanded edition incorporates new data and references from world-class copper and gold deposits worldwide. It also includes the latest publications on the petrogenesis of high-K magmatism and related mineral deposits. Numerous new representative ore photographs of the mineral deposits described are also included in the new edition. As such, the book offers a valuable guide not only for academic petrologists working on alkaline rocks, but also for exploration geologists prospecting for epithermal gold and/or porphyry copper-gold deposits in modern and ancient terrains.

This book reviews the geochemical and petrological characteristics of potassic igneous rock complexes, and investigates the different tectonic settings in which these rocks occur. The authors provide an overview and classification of these rocks and elucidate the geochemical differences between barren and mineralized potassic igneous complexes. High-K rocks host a number of epithermal gold and porphyry copper-gold deposits. In recent years, there has also been growing recognition of an association of such rocks with iron-oxide copper-gold (IOCG) deposits, intrusion-related gold deposits (IRGDs) and possibly even Carlin-type gold deposits. This book is not only relevant to academic petrologists working on alkaline rocks, but also to exploration geologists prospecting for epithermal gold and/or porphyry copper-gold deposits in modern and ancient terrains. This fourth, updated and expanded edition incorporates new data and references from Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Greece, Iran,Mongolia, North America, Russia and Turkey, including new maps and sections and new color plates of high-grade gold-copper ore from major deposits hosted by potassic igneous rocks.

? The first objective of this study is to derive a multidimensional research framework simultaneously outlining and concretising particular aspects being relevant to and surrounding the elicitation and evaluation of VLE design characteristics. Based on this, the second objective of this study is to elicit for the first time a holistic set of well-defined, simultaneously detailed and operative VLE design characteristics systematically. In reply to a recently articulated call for research (Venkatesh & Bala, 2008), the third objective of this study is to evaluate for the first time the impact of the desired set of VLE design characteristics to be elicited on crucial behavioural determinants of users’ behavioural intention to use and actual use of a VLE in terms of the VLE success measures of this study. Such an investigation may reveal further, more detailed and operative, knowledge about design-related and behavioural drivers of users’ current VLE use/refusal.

In recent years, there has been increasing interest from geoscientists in potassic ig- neous rocks. Academic geoscientists have been interested in their petrogenesis and their potential value in defining the tectonic setting of the terranes into which they were intruded, and exploration geoscientists have become increasingly interested in the association of these rocks with major epithermal gold and porphyry gold-copper deposits. Despite this current interest, there is no comprehensive textbook that deals with these aspects of potassic igneous rocks. This book redresses this situation by elucidating the characteristic features of po- tassic (high-K) igneous rocks, erecting a hierarchical scheme that alIows interpreta- tion of their tectonic setting using whole-rock geochemistry, and investigating their associations with a variety of gold and copper-gold deposits, worldwide. About half of the book is based on a PhD thesis by Dr Daniel MillIer which was produced at the Centre for Strategic Mineral Deposits (former ARC Key Centre) within the Depart- ment of Geology and Geophysics at The University of Western Australia under the supervision of Professor David Groves, the late Dr Nick Rock, Professor Eugen Stumpf}, Dr Wayne Taylor, and Dr Brendan Griffin. The remainder of the book was compiled from the literature using the collective experience of the two authors. The book is dedicated to the memory of Dr Rock who initiated the research project but died before its completion.

In this volume, the authors describe a rational and evidence-based approach to the integrative therapy of rheumatologic, allergic, and autoimmune disorders, integrating the principles of alternative and complementary therapies into the principles and practice of conventional medical therapy. The authors examine what works and what doesn't and offer practical guidelines for physicians for incorporating integrative medicine into their practice and advising patients on reasonable and effective therapies. The text discusses areas of controversy and identifies areas of uncertainty where future research is needed. Chapters cite the best available evidence for both safety and efficacy of all therapies discussed. Information will be presented in accessible and easy-to-read formats, including clinical pearls, case histories, and key points, with a second text color for highlighting key information.

toren zweifelhaft, so dass sich hier eine Ergänzung anbot, und schließlich schien auch die typographische Gestaltung mit vielen Sperrungen nicht mehr zeitgemäß. Für die Überarbeitung haben wir uns wieder in Leipzig getroffen, dieses Mal zu fünft. Denn wir waren überzeugt, dass eine einerseits gründliche, andererseits den wissenschaft- chen Charakter bewahrende Modernisierung des Textes nur möglich sein würde, wenn wir einen jüngeren Kollegen als Redakteur und Autor hinzuziehen. Dafür konnten wir den an Sprach- und Stilfragen interessierten Dortmunder Absolventen Martin Gehr gewinnen, der bereits zu den Internet-Natives (ohne Anglizismus: Netz-Eingeborenen) gehört und den wir Ältere um unbefangene, nach Möglichkeit herausfordernde Vorschläge für die Überarb- tung gebeten haben, mit denen wir uns auseinanderzusetzen hatten. Er konnte die Redak- onsarbeit aus gesundheitlichen Gründen nicht zu Ende führen und hat in Andreas Sträter einen verlässlichen Nachfolger gefunden, dem wir für seinesorgfältige Arbeit danken. Wir danken denen, die nicht nur den Nutzern zu diesem Lehrbuch, sondern auch uns zur Erfahrung des Zusammenwachsens von Alterskohorten und journalistischen Kulturen in Deutschland verholfen haben: besonders Heinrich Meyer, dem Nachfolger des mittl- weile verstorbenen Dietrich Oppenberg, und der „Stiftung Presse-Haus NRZ“ in Essen für die Wiederaufnahme der materiellen Unterstützung; Margarete Keilacker und dem Institut für Kommunikations- und Medienwissenschaft der Universität Leipzig für die Gastfreu- schaft; sowie Barbara Emig-Roller und dem VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften in Wi- baden für geduldigen Umgang mit unserer Langsamkeit.