Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2014 3rd International Conference on Metallurgy Technology and Materials (ICMTM2014), April 25-26, 2014, Kunming, China.The 58 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Advanced Materials Science, Chapter 2: Materials Process…
This book provides a wide-ranging and in-depth survey of contemporary religious practices in China. It explains how recent economic reforms and concurrent relaxation of religious polices have created fertile ground for the revitalization of a wide range of religious practices an…
"The purpose of the 10th US North American Mine Ventilation Symposium in Anchorage 2004 was to bring together practitioners involved in the planning and operation of underground ventilation systems, to provide a forum for debate and exchange of ideas, and toshare informationon t…
The bestseller sets the standard for university-level instruction of mining engineering principles. With a thoughtful balance of theory and application, the book gives students a practical working knowledge of all the concepts presented. Its utility extends beyond the classroom …
Himalaya, the world's most prominent mountain system of the world is a source of sustainence for the social, cultural and economic development of population across different countries. Unscientific, small-scale mining for harnessing reounrces including minerals has caused ecosys…