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For introductory courses in Earth System Science, Earth Science or Global Environmental Change.
This book offers a general interdisciplinary discussion of global environmental change oriented toward the non-specialist in science. It presents both Earth science and ecological concepts related to global change, as well as a discussion of the human dimensions of change. The unifying theme of the book is consideration of aspects of both natural and human-induced global environmental change.
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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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This text provides an examination of the dynamics between natural change and human-induced change in a global environment. It utilizes figures, illustrations and tables to clarify and reinforce material in the text.
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Our Changing Planet. An Introduction to Earth System Science and Global Environmental Change
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Our Changing Planet: Earth System Science and Global Environmental Change
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Prentice Hall (Higher Education Division, Pearson Education), 1994
ISBN 10: 0023736534
ISBN 13: 9780023736537
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Paperback. Condition: Good. This book offers a general discussion of global environmental change geared toward readers like you. It presents both Earth science and ecological concepts related to global change, as well as a discussion of the human dimensions of change. The text's unifying theme is consideration of aspects of both natural and human-induced global environmental change. Seller Inventory # 00106152494
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Our Changing Planet: Earth System Science and Global Environmental Change
Published by
Prentice Hall (Higher Education Division, Pearson Education), 1994
ISBN 10: 0023736534
ISBN 13: 9780023736537
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Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. This book offers a general discussion of global environmental change geared toward readers like you. It presents both Earth science and ecological concepts related to global change, as well as a discussion of the human dimensions of change. The text's unifying theme is consideration of aspects of both natural and human-induced global environmental change. Seller Inventory # CIN0023736534G