Global change and the earth system [electronic resource] : a planet under pressure / W. Steffen [and others]
Describes what is known about the Earth System and the impact of changes caused by humans. This book 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 suppor...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin ; New York :
Springer,
©2005.
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| Series: | Global change--the IGBP series.
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| Summary: | Describes what is known about the Earth System and the impact of changes caused by humans. This book 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. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xii, 336 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9783540266075 3540266070 9783540408000 3540408002 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |