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"Understanding the Earth System" aims to contribute to the timely discussion on Global Change of the Earth system. The discussion centers around the synthesis of procedures effecting both the natural and social sciences. The concept of Earth System Analysis, although controversially discus...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Ehlers, Eckart, 1938- (Editor), Krafft, Thomas (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin : Springer, [2001]
Subjects:
Global environmental change.
Human ecology.
Changement global (Environnement)
Écologie humaine.
Fysische geografie.
Ecologie.
Waterhuishouding.
Klimaatveranderingen.
Ruimtelijke aspecten.
Aarde (planeet)
Changement global de l'environnement.
Climat > Changements.
Gestion des ressources en eau.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Understanding the Earth System" aims to contribute to the timely discussion on Global Change of the Earth system. The discussion centers around the synthesis of procedures effecting both the natural and social sciences. The concept of Earth System Analysis, although controversially discussed, will be the focus of future scientific programs related to Global Change. The main problems are overpopulation, water shortages and climate change.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvi, 290 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9783642568435
3642568432