B&gt; The first book that addresses the issues of global change from a true Earth systems perspective,this new book offers a solid emphasis on lessons from Earth history that may guide decision-making in the future. Offers an innovative systems theory approach that allows for a new way of organizing information from a variety of disciplines as well as of predicting responses of systems to disturbance. Utilizes an Earth history perspective that links the Earth sciences closely with modern global change problems. Includes two boxed features throughout the book that address topical issues related to the material in the text, of high appeal and that discuss advanced, especially quantitative, treatments. Features several computer modules available on the World Wide Web and free when packaged with the book. For Earth scientists who would like a formal introduction to Earth Systems Science.

Earth System, The

Science & Math

Lee R. Kump

Earth Sciences

Prentice Hall College Div.

2009 DK publishing oversize softcover(trade paperback), 4th printing. Lee R. Kump (The Earth System), Michael E. Mann (The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars). In this book, esteemed climate scientists Michael E. Mann (who, along with other IPCC report authors, was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2007) and Lee R. Kump have partnered with the "information architects" at DK Publishing to produce Dire Predictions--essential reading for citizens of a world in distress. Dire Predictions, at just over 200 pages, presents and expands upon the findings documented in the Fourth Assessment Report of the IPCC in an illustrated, visually stunning, and undeniably powerful way for the non-scientist. --from the introduction - Amazon

Dire Predictions: Understanding Global Warming

Michael E. Mann

Pearson/Education

Kump

James F. Kasting

Robert G. Crane

Pearson Education Limited

EARTH SYSTEM >CUSTOM<

Pearson/Custom Publishing

Presents the scientific findings on the current climate change and global warming, including climate change projections, the Earth's adaptability, and how to solve global warming.

Dire Predictions: Understanding Global Warming - The Illustrated Guide to the Findings of the IPCC

DK Publishing

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