The Natural History Of Earth: Debating Long-term Change In The Geosphere And Biosphere (routledge Studies In Physical Geography And Environment)
by Richard John Huggett /
2006 / English / PDF
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Using a broad selection of classic and current sources,
Using a broad selection of classic and current sources,The
Natural History of the Earth
The
Natural History of the Earth probes selected discussions
within biology, climatology, geology, and geomorphology and
explores a selection of debates about Earth and life history,
considering their origins and their present state-of-play.
probes selected discussions
within biology, climatology, geology, and geomorphology and
explores a selection of debates about Earth and life history,
considering their origins and their present state-of-play.
After outlining the arguments, placing them in an historical
context and indicating their significance, the book goes on to
deal with specific debates. In the geosphere section, topics
covered include geological processes, the bombardment hypothesis,
frigid climates and cataclysmic floods, and in the section
concerning the biosphere, the topics covered include
evolutionary patterns, mass extinctions, patterns in life’s
history and life–environment connections.
After outlining the arguments, placing them in an historical
context and indicating their significance, the book goes on to
deal with specific debates. In the geosphere section, topics
covered include geological processes, the bombardment hypothesis,
frigid climates and cataclysmic floods, and in the section
concerning the biosphere, the topics covered include
evolutionary patterns, mass extinctions, patterns in life’s
history and life–environment connections.
Written in a clear and accessible style, this
volume will interest Earth and life scientists, physical
geographers and any informed person fascinated by long-term Earth
history. This accessible volume is illustrated throughout with
over fifty informative diagrams, photographs, tables and
over 700 references.
Written in a clear and accessible style, this
volume will interest Earth and life scientists, physical
geographers and any informed person fascinated by long-term Earth
history. This accessible volume is illustrated throughout with
over fifty informative diagrams, photographs, tables and
over 700 references.