Key to The Future

The History of Earth Science

John Cater (Ichron Ltd, Northwich, Cheshire,UK)

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English

CRC Press
02 May 2002

Evolution; Earth sciences; Historical geology; Applied ecology

Series: Science Spectra

Here is a book for everyone who has an interest

in how our planet works, what has happened during its 4,550

million year history and what might happen in the future. It tells how Earth scientists study the pattern of events that have shaped the planet and guided the evolution of life on

Earth. In clear and simple language it describes how the effects of these events are measured and the careful detective

work needed to unravel the extraordinary complexity of Earth history. The latest advances in dating methods, including the detection of regular patterns of global climate change, are explained and illustrated with real case histories. Our environment is unexpectedly unstable.

Dramatic and catastrophic changes in the environment have directed the evolution of

life and the rise of Man, and we can expect similar events in the future. If we are to control their effects, we will have to understand what to expect - and what could happen if we try to intervene in the 'natural' development of our home, the Earth.

Edited by: John Cater (Ichron Ltd Northwich Cheshire UK)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 362g
ISBN: 9780415278768
ISBN 10: 0415278767
Series: Science Spectra
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 02 May 2002
Audience: College/higher education , College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

What it's all about. The Study of Earth History. Evidence of Ancient Environments. Clocks of all Sorts. Events as Time Markers. Snapshots from the Past. The Big Picture.

John Cater