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Global Change and the Earth System
Edited by Steffen, W., Sanderson, A., Tyson, P., Jäger, J., Matson, P., Moore III, B., Oldfield, F., Richardson, K., Schellnhuber, H.J., Turner II, B.L., Wasson, R.J.
Springer
2004 reprinted 2005
Hardcover with CD-ROM 336 ISBN 3540265945
£77.00
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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 science in support of global
sustainability.
The enclosed CD-ROM contains all illustrations from the book in electronic form. They can be used for
Powerpoint presentations.
Written for Scientists, students, libraries
Contents
- An Integrated Earth System.
- Planetary Machinery: The Dynamics of the Earth System Prior to
Significant Human Influence.
- The Anthropocene Era: How Humans are Changing the Earth System.
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Reverberations of Change: The Responses of the Earth System to Human Activities.
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Living with Global Change: Consequences of Changes in the Earth System for Human Well-Being.
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Towards Earth System Science and Global Sustainability
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