Earth: Evolution of a Habitable World (Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 344 pages
• Published by: Cambridge University Press October 13, 1998
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0521644232
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0521644235
• Book Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 1.8 pounds

Product Review
"excellent, abundantly illustratedElements of cosmology, astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology, and philosophy are presented in a coherent, connected fashion that is easily readable and understandable by college students, advanced high school students, and laypersons who have a science background. The volume is an great textbook and resource for science teachers" Science Books & Films

"An excellent, up-to-date introductionIt should prove attractive to the new generation of cosmological rock enthusiasts." Nature

"authoritative, balanced and suitably criticalhis presentation is clear and easy to follow." The Quarterly Review of Biology

"Lunine leads the reader to an intellectual adventure, that takes place in various fields: astronomy, physics, chemistry, geology. From the roles of the Earth in the Solar System, to climate evolution, continental drift, the birth of life." Earth, Moon and Planets

Product Description
This is an outstanding overview of the history of the Earth from a unique planetary perspective for introductory courses in the earth sciences. The book approaches Earth history as an evolution, encompassing the origin of the cosmos through the inner working of living cells. Earth: Evolution of a Habitable World tells how the Earth has come to its present state, why it differs from its neighboring planets, what life's place is in Earth's history, how humanity affects the processes that make our planet livable, and contemplates human influences in the context of natural changes on Earth. This book brings a fresh perspective to the study of the Earth for students who wish to learn how our planet evolved to its present form.

Reader Reviews
If you're looking for a book that is a great read and even a better reference book about the geosciences, this is the one. I refer to it often in my scientific education. The references at the end of each chapter are also a great way for people to get further information on each subject, if they need it.