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Global Change and the Earth System
Steffen, Will; Turner, B.L. (Clark University); Wasson, R.J. (The Australian National University); Sanderson, A. (Royal Swedish Academy Of Sciences);
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The interactions between environmental change and human societies have a long, complex history spanning many millennia, but these have changed fundamentally in the last century. Human activities are now so pervasive and profound that they are altering the Earth in ways which threaten the very life support system upon which humans depend. This book describes what is known about the Earth System and the impact of changes caused by humans. It considers the consequences of these changes with respect to the stability of the Earth System and the well-being of humankind; as well as exploring future paths towards Earth System ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
348
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540265948
SKU
V9783540265948
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Reviews for Global Change and the Earth System
From the reviews: "Outstanding Title! … This book is a must read for anyone interested in issues related to human-induced environmental change. Following an extensive introduction to the Earth's systems before human influence, contributors detail key drivers of change, the Earth's systems responses to change, consequences of changes for human well-being, and sustainability issues. This work began as a ... Read more