History of the recognition of organic geochemistry in geoscience
January 1, 2002
The discipline of organic geochemistry is an outgrowth of the application of the principles and methods of organic chemistry to sedimentary geology. Its origin goes back to the last part of the nineteenth century and the first part of the twentieth century concurrent with the evolution of the applied discipline of petroleum geochemistry. In fact, organic geochemistry was strongly influenced by developments in petroleum geochemistry. Now, however, organic geochemistry is considered an umbrella geoscience discipline of which petroleum geochemistry is an important component.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2002 |
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Title | History of the recognition of organic geochemistry in geoscience |
DOI | 10.1016/S0146-6380(01)00172-3 |
Authors | K.A. Kvenvolden |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Organic Geochemistry |
Index ID | 70024671 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |