Earth System Science: From Biogeochemical Cycles to Global Change

Michael C. Jacobson, Robert J. Charlson, Henning Rodhe and Gordon H. Orians (Eds.)9780123793706, 0-12-379370-X

Over the last decade, the study of cycles as a model for the earth’s changing climate has become a new science. Earth Systems Science is the basis for understanding all aspects of anthropogenic global change, such as chemically forced global climate change. The work is aimed at those students interested in the emerging scientific discipline.Earth Systems Science is an integrated discipline that has been rapidly developing over the last two decades. New information is included in this updated edition so that the text remains relevant.This volume contains five new chapters, but of special importance is the inclusion of an expanded set of student exercises.The two senior authors are leading scientists in their fields and have been awarded numerous prizes for their research efforts.Key Features* First edition was widely adopted* Authors are highly respected in their field* Global climate change, integral to the book, is now one of the most important issues in Atmospheric Sciences and Oceanography

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Table of contents :
Content:
Authors
Pages x-xi

Preface to the second edition
Page xii

Preface to the first edition
Pages xiii-xiv

1 Introduction: Biogeochemical cycles as fundamental constructs for studying earth system science and global change Original Research Article
Pages 3-13
Michael C. Jacobson, Robert J. Charlson, Henning Rodhe

2 The origin and early evolution of the earth Original Research Article
Pages 14-28
D.E. Brownlee

3 Evolution and the biosphere Original Research Article
Pages 29-61
James T. Staley, Gordon H. Orians

4 Modeling biogeochemical cycles Original Research Article
Pages 62-84
Henning Rodhe

5 Equilibrium, rate, and natural systems Original Research Article
Pages 85-105
Samuel S. Butcher, Sharon E. Anthony

6 Water and the hydrosphere Original Research Article
Pages 109-131
Patricia C. Henshaw, Robert J. Charlson, Stephen J. Burges

7 The atmosphere Original Research Article
Pages 132-158
Robert J. Charlson

8 Soils, watershed processes, and marine sediments Original Research Article
Pages 159-194,I-IV
David R. Montgomery, Darlene Zabowski, Fiorenzo C. Ugolini, Rolf O. Hallberg, Henri Spaltenstein

9 Tectonic processes and erosion Original Research Article
Pages 195-229,V
Robert F. Stallard

10 The oceans Original Research Article
Pages 230-278
James W. Murray

11 The global carbon cycle Original Research Article
Pages 282-321
Kim Holmén

12 The nitrogen cycle Original Research Article
Pages 322-342
Daniel A. Jaffe

13 The sulfur cycle Original Research Article
Pages 343-359
R.J. Charlson, T.L. Anderson, R.E. McDuff

14 The phosphorus cycle Original Research Article
Pages 360-376
Richard A. Jahnke

15 Trace metals Original Research Article
Pages 377-418
Mark M. Benjamin, Bruce D. Honeyman

16 The acid-base and oxidation-reduction balances of the earth Original Research Article
Pages 421-438
Robert J. Charlson, Steven Emerson

17 The coupling of biogeochemical cycles and climate: Forcings, feedbacks, and responses Original Research Article
Pages 439-458
R.J. Charlson

18 Ice sheets and the ice-core record of climate change Original Research Article
Pages 459-497
Kurt M. Cuffey, Edward J. Brook

19 Human modification of the earth system: Global change Original Research Article
Pages 498-507
Robert J. Charlson, Gordon H. Orians, Gordon V. Wolfe

Answers
Page 509

Index
Pages 511-523