The Blue Planet: An Introduction to Earth System Science Study Guide (The Blue Planet: Introduction to Earth System Science) - Softcover

Skinner, Brian J.; Porter, Stephen C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471599255 ISBN 13: 9780471599258

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1995

Synopsis

"The Third Edition of Blue Planet: An Introduction to Earth System Science treats earth science from a systems perspective, showing how the four spheres (lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere) are interrelated. In this edition, significant emphasis is placed on cycling of materials and energy, and interactions among the spheres. The text also places much clearer emphasis on basic science, which can be seen in the reorganization of topics into Energy and Matter chapters, as well as a new "The Basics" feature in each chapter. This edition is also more systematic about documenting human impacts on the various spheres of the Earth system"--Provided by publisher.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0471599255
• ISBN 13: 9780471599258
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 192