THE EARTH SYSTEM: AN INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE (2ND ED.)

Thefirst book that addresses the issues of global change from a true Earth systemsperspective,this new book offers a solid emphasis on lessons from Earthhistory that may guide decision-making in the future. Offersan innovative systems theory approach that allows for a new way of organizinginformation from a variety of disciplines as well as of predicting responses ofsystems to disturbance. Utilizes an Earth history perspective that links theEarth sciences closely with modern global change problems. Includes two boxedfeatures throughout the book that address topical issues related to thematerial in the text, of high appeal and that discuss advanced, especiallyquantitative, treatments. Features several computer modules available on theWorld Wide Web and free when packaged with the book. For Earthscientists who would like a formal introduction to Earth Systems Science.