Blue Planet, Laboratory Manual: An Introduction to Earth System Science

Brian J Skinner,Stephen C Porter

ISBN 10: 0471306290 / ISBN 13: 9780471306290

Verlag: Wiley November 1994, 1994

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Pages are very clean and bright with no markings. Binding is fine. Trivial shelving wear. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 307064

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Titel: Blue Planet, Laboratory Manual: An ...

Verlag: Wiley November 1994

Erscheinungsdatum: 1994

Einband: Paper Back

Zustand: Near Fine

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Gut bis sehr gut

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Inhaltsangabe:

"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.

Reseña del editor:

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.