The Earth System
The Earth System by Lee R. Kump is a comprehensive resource published by Pearson Education in 2014. This 3rd edition spans 462 pages and is presented in English. The book serves as a foundational text for courses in Earth Systems Science across various disciplines, including Geology, Earth Science, Geography, and Environmental Science.
Readers will find that The Earth System addresses global change issues through an Earth systems perspective, emphasizing lessons from Earth’s history to inform future decision-making. The text is designed to be more rigorous and quantitative than traditional Earth science books, while still being accessible to non-science majors. This edition provides a thorough exploration of topics related to science, Earth sciences, and geology, making it a valuable addition to academic curricula.
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For courses in Earth Systems Science offered in departments of Geology, Earth Science, Geography and Environmental Science.
The first textbook of its kind that addresses the issues of global change from a true Earth systems perspective, The Earth System offers a solid emphasis on lessons from Earth’s history that may guide decision-making in the future. It is more rigorous and quantitative than traditional Earth science books, while remaining appropriate for non-science majors.
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