http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
compartments, processes, and interactions
1 online resource (xvi, 290 pages) : illustrations (some color)
"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.
Understanding the earth system -- from global change research to earth system science / E. Ehlers and T. Krafft -- Earth system analysis and management / H.-J. Schellnhuber -- The earth system : a physiological perspective / P. Liss -- The earth spectrum : an anthropogenic perspective / R. Wolfrum -- Man's place in nature -- past and future / H. Markl -- Global alteration of riverine geochemistry under human pressure / M.-H. Meybeck -- Integrated management of water resources / J. Dooge -- The challenge of global water management / C. Jaeger -- Understanding climate variability : a prerequisite for predictions and climate change detection / H. Grassl -- Earth system models / M. Claussen -- Climate system and carbon cycle feedback / P. Friedlingstein -- Global climate change and economic analysis / G. Klepper -- From nature-dominated to human-dominated environmental changes / B. Messerli [and others] -- Water quality and health risks / T. Kistemann and M. Exner -- Urban thirst for water and priorities for action / S. Aggarwal -- Modeling water availability : scaling issues / N. Van de Giesen [and others] -- Precipitation variability & food security / T. Downing [and others] -- Interdisciplinary perspectives on freshwater : availability, quality, and allocation / A.M. Ernst, W. Mauser, S. Kempe -- Water deficiency and desertification / P.L.G. Vlek [and others].
Eckart Ehlers, Thomas Krafft (eds.), in collaboration with C. Moss (linguistic editing).
Includes bibliographical references and index.