eBook, ePUB

Understanding the Earth System (eBook, ePUB)

Global Change Science for Application

Redaktion: Cornell, Sarah E.

Beschreibung

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.

Technische Details

• Geräte: eReader
• mit Kopierschutz
• Größe: 8.35MB
• FamilySharing(5)

Barrierefreiheit

• Text-to-Speech

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. August 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781139564199
• Artikelnr.: 53000650

Rezensionen

'This beautifully organized and written book connects the fundamental natural sciences - meteorology, oceanography, ecology and many others - to provide the most complete understanding yet of how our planet works. But it doesn't stop there. It lays out a seamless storyline from the deep past through the present and into the future that contextualises the current phenomenon of global change. Critically, the book brings humanity fully into the picture, from the impacts of environmental change to potential stewardship of the planet, while always maintaining the rigour that good Earth system research demands.' Will Steffen, Executive Director, ANU Climate Change Institute, Australian National University