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 CheshireUK) Imprint: CRC Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 485g ISBN:9780415278775 ISBN 10: 0415278775 Series:Science Spectra Pages: 144 Publication Date:02 May 2002 Audience:
College/higher education
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College/higher education
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Primary
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A / AS level
Format:Hardback 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.