by W. G. Ernst (Editor)
Earth Systems: Processes and Issues is the ideal textbook for introductory courses in earth systems science and environmental science. Integrating the principles of the natural sciences, engineering, and economics as they pertain to the global environment, it explains the complex couplings and feedback mechanisms linking the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. An impressive group of internationally respected researchers and lecturers have brought together a vast wealth of teaching experience to produce this fully integrated environmental textbook. It has been designed for the wide range of courses at the first-year university level which touch upon environmental issues: in earth and atmospheric science, environmental science, biological science, oceanography, geography, civil engineering, and social science. Each chapter includes a reading list of the most important references, and problem sets will encourage students to explore the subject further. This text will favorably influence the future development of environmental studies and earth system science.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 576
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 13 Mar 2000
ISBN 10: 0521478952
ISBN 13: 9780521478953
Book Overview: The ideal introductory textbook for any course at the first-year university level which touches upon environmental issues or earth systems science.