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Earth System : An Introduction to Earth Systems Science
ISBN: 9780131773875 | 0131773879
Edition: ReprintFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 12/1/1998
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The first textbook of its kind that addresses the issues of global change from a true Earth systems perspective, The Earth Systems: An Introduction to Earth Systems Science offers a solid emphasis on lessons from Earth history that may guide decision-making in the future. Designed for the Global Change and Earth System Science courses.
1. Introduction to Global Change.
2. Daisyworld: An Introduction to Systems.
3. Global Energy Balance: The Greenhouse Effect.
4. The Atmospheric Circulation System.
5. The Circulation of the Oceans.
6. Circulation of the Solid Earth: Plate tedtonics.
7. Recycling of the Elements: The Carbon Cycle.
8. Long-Term Climate Regulation.
9. The Chemical Environment: Evolution of the Atmosphere.
10. Biodiversity through Earth History.... MORE
11. Pleistocene Glaciation.
12. Short-Term Climate Variability.
13. Global Warming.
14. Ozone Depletion.
15. Human Threats to Biodiversity.
16. Climate Stability on Earth and Earthlike Planets.
Appendix A. Units and Unit Conversions.
Appendix B. Temperature Conversions.
Appendix C. Periodic Table.
Appendix D. Useful Facts.
Glossary.
Index.
2. Daisyworld: An Introduction to Systems.
3. Global Energy Balance: The Greenhouse Effect.
4. The Atmospheric Circulation System.
5. The Circulation of the Oceans.
6. Circulation of the Solid Earth: Plate tedtonics.
7. Recycling of the Elements: The Carbon Cycle.
8. Long-Term Climate Regulation.
9. The Chemical Environment: Evolution of the Atmosphere.
10. Biodiversity through Earth History.... MORE
11. Pleistocene Glaciation.
12. Short-Term Climate Variability.
13. Global Warming.
14. Ozone Depletion.
15. Human Threats to Biodiversity.
16. Climate Stability on Earth and Earthlike Planets.
Appendix A. Units and Unit Conversions.
Appendix B. Temperature Conversions.
Appendix C. Periodic Table.
Appendix D. Useful Facts.
Glossary.
Index.
