Earth’s Evolving Systems: The History of Planet Earth, Second Edition explores the complex processes and interactions that have shaped our planet. Employing a systems perspective, this introductory text covers topics such as the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere, and discusses how these systems, plate tectonics, and life have interacted with each other and evolved through geologic time. This approach to Earth’s history integrates the study of modern Earth systems with past ones piquing students’ interest in the process. No other text bridges the gap between traditional historical geology and the behavior of Earth systems, and does so with higher quality art and illustrations. Capturing the dynamism of our planet’s fascinating history, Earth’s Evolving Systems: The History of Planet Earth, Second Edition provides the bedrock to understanding this exciting science.
- ISBN10 1284108295
- ISBN13 9781284108293
- Publish Date 28 December 2016 (first published 4 November 2011)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 7 February 2024
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 616
- Language English