Global Environmental Change: Past, Present, and Future - Softcover

Turekian, Karl K.

9780133034479: Global Environmental Change: Past, Present, and Future

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013303447X ISBN 13: 9780133034479

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 1996

Suitable as a primary text for a variety of introductory undergraduate courses including global environmental change or earth and human history found in departments of geology, geophysics, or earth science. Aimed for the non- science major, the text assumes a knowledge of high school chemistry or physics. Also suitable as a supplemental text in other courses.Using a chronological narrative to unravel the record of global environmental change, this text explores the full range of naturally-occurring and human-induced/affected environmental changes.

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Using a chronological narrative to unravel the record of global environmental change, this text explores the full range of naturally-occurring and human-induced/affected environmental changes.

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Key Benefit: Using a chronological narrative to unravel the record of global environmental change, this book explores the full range of naturally- occurring and human-induced/affected environmental changes. Key Topics: Considers global changes based on fundamental structure and behavior of Earth. Addresses natural catastrophes and human hazards — relates natural phenomena to human induced or affecting phenomena. Discusses atmospheric changes over time — highlighting current matters of global warming, acid rain, and ozone depletion.

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