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Hardcover
Published: August 2001
ISBN: 9783540675150
Number Of Pages: 290
'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.
| Panorama: The Earth System: Analysis from Science and the Humanities | |
| Understanding the Earth System - From Global Change Research to Earth System Science | p. 3 |
| Earth System Analysis and Management | p. 17 |
| The Earth System: A Physiological Perspective | p. 57 |
| The Earth System: An Anthropogenic Perspective | p. 71 |
| Man's Place in Nature - Past and Future | p. 81 |
| Focus: Water in the Earth System: Availability, Quality and Allocation in Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives | |
| Global Alteration of Riverine Geochemistry under Human Pressure | p. 97 |
| Integrated Management of Water Resources | p. 115 |
| The Challenge of Global Water Management | p. 125 |
| Perspective: Advancing our Understanding: Reductionist and/or Integrationist Approaches to Earth System Analysis | |
| Understanding Climate Variability: A Prerequisite for Predictions and Climate Change Detection | p. 139 |
| Earth System Models | p. 147 |
| Climate System and Carbon Cycle Feedback | p. 163 |
| Global Climate Change and Economic Analysis | p. 179 |
| From Nature-Dominated to Human-Dominated Environmental Changes | p. 195 |
| Appendix: Working Group Reports | |
| Water Quality and Health Risks | p. 209 |
| Urban Thirst for Water and Priorities for Action | p. 223 |
| Modeling Water Availability: Scaling Issues | p. 245 |
| Precipitation Variability and Food Security | p. 256 |
| Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Freshwater: Availability, Quality, and Allocation | p. 265 |
| Water Deficiency and Desertification | p. 275 |
| Subject Index | p. 281 |
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ISBN: 9783540675150
ISBN-10: 3540675159
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 290
Published: August 2001
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
Country of Publication: DE
Dimensions (cm): 23.5 x 15.5
x 1.91
Weight (kg): 0.69
