Our Changing Planet: An Introduction to Earth System Science and Global Environmental Change - Softcover

Mackenzie, Fred T.

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9780130651723: Our Changing Planet: An Introduction to Earth System Science and Global Environmental Change
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0130651729 ISBN 13: 9780130651723
Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2002

Synopsis

This book offers a general, interdisciplinary discussion of global environmental change oriented toward the non-specialist in science. The unifying theme of the book is consideration of aspects of both natural and human-induced global environmental change. The two part organization according to this distinction allows for easy reading on specific topics. This book is useful for anyone interested in learning more about Earth's systems.

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The unifying theme of Our Changing Planet is consideration of aspects of both natural and human-induced global environmental change. Part I deals with the natural exogenic system of Earth. It emphasizes the historical (geologic) perspective of change and discusses processes and change in the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere systems. Part II demonstrates how human activities influence the natural system and the consequences of human-induced change for ecosystems, humans, and human infrastructures.

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Publisher
Pearson College Div
Publication date
2002
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0130651729
ISBN 13 
9780130651723
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
675
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