Earth System, The

Book Details

• Author: Lee Kump

• Publisher: Pearson

• Language: English

• Edition: 3rd Edition

• ISBN: 9780321597793

• Pages: 432

• Cover: Paperback

• Format: Illustrated

• Release Date: 05-11-2009

• Package Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches

About the Book

The Earth System by Lee Kump is an essential textbook for Earth Systems Science courses in departments of Geology, Earth Science, Geography, and Environmental Science. This groundbreaking book is the first of its kind to address global change issues from a true Earth systems perspective, providing a rigorous yet accessible approach to understanding the planet's complex interactions.

This third edition brings an emphasis on Earth's history, offering crucial insights that can guide decision-making for the future. While it provides a quantitative and rigorous approach, it remains suitable for non-science majors, ensuring that students from various disciplines can grasp the essential concepts.

The book's systems theory approach looks at Earth's processes holistically, exploring the interactions of various components such as weather, land, oceans, and the atmosphere. It highlights key issues like global warming, ozone depletion, and biodiversity loss, using a variety of boxed inserts to provide additional insights and visual aids to enhance the learning experience.

Key topics include:

• Global Energy Balance and the Greenhouse Effect

• The Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation Systems

• Plate Tectonics and the Recycling of Elements

• Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Climate Regulation

• Long-Term Climate Evolution and Pleistocene Glaciations

• Impacts and Mitigation of Global Warming

• Ozone Depletion and Human Threats to Biodiversity

This book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in Earth systems, whether for academic, professional, or personal enrichment. It provides a thorough understanding of Earth’s processes, enabling readers to become more informed consumers of scientific knowledge and its global implications.