Unmarked. Crisp. ; Book Description; Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are square and with minor wear. Published without Dust Jacket. A unique introduction to the holistic view of the Earth. Stresses the systems approach, showing the energy flows and links between the Earth's different parts--the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and the solid Earth--and the balance in the global environment that exists as a result of these interactions. Every chapter opens with a topical essay dealing with research on the subject matter and closes with a guest essay written by a researcher in the field. Special attention has been paid to select full-color artwork and photographs which illuminate discussions. ; Textbook; Color Illustrations; 10.94 X 8.66 X 1.10 inches; 576 pages DG1.

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Title

The Blue Planet An Introduction to Earth System Science

Publisher

Wiley, New York

Publication Date

1994

Language

English

ISBN 10

0471540218

ISBN 13

9780471540212

Binding

Hardcover

Illustrator

Illustrated by 12186

Edition

First Edition; First Printing.

Condition

Near Fine with no dust jacket

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Earth Science

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A unique introduction to the holistic view of the Earth. Stresses the systems approach, showing the energy flows and links between the Earth's different parts—the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and the solid Earth—and the balance in the global environment that exists as a result of these interactions. Every chapter opens with a topical essay dealing with research on the subject matter and closes with a guest essay written by a researcher in the field. Special attention has been paid to select full-color artwork and photographs which illuminate discussions.

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Instructor's Manual and Test Bank, Computerized Test Bank, Laboratory Manual, Study Guide, CD-ROM, Transparencies and Slides available. -- The publisher, John Wiley & Sons

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