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Author : NASA Advisory Council. Earth System Sciences Committee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Astronautics in earth sciences
ISBN : UCR:31210023569450
Author : Tim Lenton
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191028960
When humanity first glimpsed planet Earth from space, the unity of the system that supports humankind entered the popular consciousness. The concept of the Earth's atmosphere, biosphere, oceans, soil, and rocks operating as a closely interacting system has rapidly gained ground in science. This new field, involving geographers, geologists, biologists, oceanographers, and atmospheric physicists, is known as Earth System Science. In this Very Short Introduction, Tim Lenton considers how a world in which humans could evolve was created; how, as a species, we are now reshaping that world; and what a sustainable future for humanity within the Earth System might look like. Drawing on elements of geology, biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, Lenton asks whether Earth System Science can help guide us onto a sustainable course before we alter the Earth system to the point where we destroy ourselves and our current civilisation. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author : Sarah E. Cornell,I. Colin Prentice,Joanna I. House,Catherine J. Downy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139560542
Explaining the what, the how and the why of climate science, this multidisciplinary new book provides a review of research from the last decade, illustrated with cutting-edge data and observations. A key focus is the development of analysis tools that can be used to demonstrate options for mitigating and adapting to increasing climate risks. Emphasis is given to the importance of Earth system feedback mechanisms and the role of the biosphere. The book explains advances in modelling, process understanding and observations, and the development of consistent and coherent studies of past, present and 'possible' climates. This highly illustrated, data-rich book is written by leading scientists involved in QUEST, a major UK-led research programme. It forms a concise and up-to-date reference for academic researchers or students in the fields of climatology, Earth system science and ecology, and also a vital resource for professionals and policymakers working on any aspect of global change.
Author : Brian J. Skinner,Barbara W. Murck
Publisher : Wiley Global Education
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118139721
The Blue Planet: An Introduction to Earth System Sciences, 3rd Edition is an innovative text for the earth systems science course. It treats earth science from a systems perspective, now showing the five spheres and how they are interrelated. There are many photos and figures in the text to develop a strong understanding of the material presented. This along with the new media for instructors makes this a strong text for any earth systems science course.
Author : Michael Jacobson,Robert J. Charlson,Henning Rodhe,Gordon H. Orians
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2000-03-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080530642
Over the last decade, the study of cycles as a model for the earth's changing climate has become a new science. Earth Systems Science is the basis for understanding all aspects of anthropogenic global change, such as chemically forced global climate change. The work is aimed at those students interested in the emerging scientific discipline.Earth Systems Science is an integrated discipline that has been rapidly developing over the last two decades. New information is included in this updated edition so that the text remains relevant. This volume contains five new chapters, but of special importance is the inclusion of an expanded set of student exercises.The two senior authors are leading scientists in their fields and have been awarded numerous prizes for their research efforts. * First edition was widely adopted* Authors are highly respected in their field* Global climate change, integral to the book, is now one of the most important issues in atmospheric sciences and oceanography
Author : Naotatsu Shikazono
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9784431540571
This book presents basic information on material science (geochemistry, geophysics, geology, mineralogy, etc.), interaction between subsystem consisting earth system (atmosphere, hydrosphere, litho (geo) sphere, biosphere, humans) and in earth-planet system and evolution of earth-planetary system. The nature-humans interactions are described and new view on earth, planets and humans (integration of anthropocentrism and naturecentrism) are presented.
Author : Will Steffen,Regina Angelina Sanderson,Peter D. Tyson,Jill Jäger,Pamela A. Matson,Berrien Moore III,Frank Oldfield,Katherine Richardson,Hans-Joachim Schellnhuber,Billie L. Turner,Robert J. Wasson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2005-12-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540266075
Global Change and the Earth System 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 results presented here are based on 10 years of research on global change by many of the world's most eminent scholars. This valuable volume achieves a new level of integration and interdisciplinarity in treating global change.
Author : National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine,Policy and Global Affairs,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Advancing a Systems Approach to Studying the Earth a Strategy for the National Science Foundation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0309224462
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has played a key role over the past several decades in advancing understanding of Earth's systems by funding research on atmospheric, ocean, hydrologic, geologic, polar, ecosystem, social, and engineering-related processes. Today, however, those systems are being driven like never before by human technologies and activities. Our understanding has struggled to keep pace with the rapidity and magnitude of human-driven changes, their impacts on human and ecosystem sustainability and resilience, and the effectiveness of different pathways to address those challenges. Given the urgency of understanding human-driven changes, NSF will need to sustain and expand its efforts to achieve greater impact. The time is ripe to create a next-generation Earth systems science initiative that emphasizes research on complex interconnections and feedbacks between natural and social processes. This will require NSF to place an increased emphasis on research inspired by real-world problems while maintaining their strong legacy of curiosity driven research across many disciplines ? as well as enhance the participation of social, engineering, and data scientists, and strengthen efforts to include diverse perspectives in research.
Author : Hans-Joachim Schellnhuber
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Science
ISBN : 0262195135
This book presents the complete story of the inseparably intertwined evolution of life and matter on earth, focussing on four major topics. It analyzes the driving forces behind global change and uses this knowledge to propose principles for global stewardship.
Author : Charles Cockell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2008-02-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521493919
This concise textbook combines Earth and biological sciences to explore the co-evolution of the Earth and life over geological time.
Author : Fred T. Mackenzie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Environmental sciences
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111765660
This book offers a general, interdisciplinary discussion of global environmental change oriented toward the non-specialist in science.The unifying theme of the book is consideration of aspects of both natural and human-induced global environmental change. The two part organization according to this distinction allows for easy reading on specific topics.This book is useful for anyone interested in learning more about Earth's systems.
Author : Eckart Ehlers,Thomas Krafft
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-02-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 3642065902
This work provides an in-depth perspective and update on special topics in Global Environmental Change in relation to Human Security. It offers an overview of new Joint Projects of the four International Global Change Programmmes and on research efforts in Germany. It is also an up-to-date report on emerging necessities in Global Environmental Change research, and a collection of suggestions for its future evolution.
Author : NASA Advisory Council. Earth System Sciences Committee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Astronautics in earth sciences
ISBN : UCSD:31822005691019
Author : Stephen D. Butz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Atmosphere
ISBN : 1418041289
The Classroom Interactivity CD-ROM has 4 different software applications each resembling a popular game show format. The games include The Ladder Game, Championship Game, Break Out of the Box and Hangman Deluxe. ISBN-10: 1-4180-4128-9 / ISBN-13: 978-1-4180-4128-1
Author : NASA Advisory Council. Earth System Sciences Committee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Astronautics in earth sciences
ISBN : OCLC:14206395