B> The first book that addresses the issues of global change from a true Earth systems perspective,this new book offers a solid emphasis on lessons from Earth history that may guide decision-making in the future. Offers an innovative systems theory approach that allows for a new way of organizing information from a variety of disciplines as well as of predicting responses of systems to disturbance. Utilizes an Earth history perspective that links the Earth sciences closely with modern global change problems. Includes two boxed features throughout the book that address topical issues related to the material in the text, of high appeal and that discuss advanced, especially quantitative, treatments. Features several computer modules available on the World Wide Web and free when packaged with the book. For Earth scientists who would like a formal introduction to Earth Systems Science.
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The first book that addresses the issues of global change from a true Earth systems perspective,this new book offers a solid emphasis on lessons from Earth history that may guide decision-making in the future. Offers an innovative systems theory approach that allows for a new way of organizing information from a variety of disciplines as well as of predicting responses of systems to disturbance. Utilizes an Earth history perspective that links the Earth sciences closely with modern global change problems. Includes two boxed features throughout the book that address topical issues related to the material in the text, of high appeal and that discuss advanced, especially quantitative, treatments. Features several computer modules available on the World Wide Web and free when packaged with the book. For Earth scientists who would like a formal introduction to Earth Systems Science.
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Designed for the Global Change and Earth System Science courses, this book addresses the issues of global change from a true Earth systems perspective. Seller Inventory # 00082506050
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Hardback. Condition: Good. Designed for the Global Change and Earth System Science courses, this book addresses the issues of global change from a true Earth systems perspective. Seller Inventory # 00110819576
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Designed for the Global Change and Earth System Science courses, this book addresses the issues of global change from a true Earth systems perspective. Seller Inventory # CIN0131773879VG
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