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Earth Almanac An Annual Geophysical Review of the State of the Planet
Second Edition
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Natalie Goldstein
Book Code: OXEA00
ISBN: 1-57356-452-4
ISBN-13: 978-1-57356-452-6
568 pages, charts,maps,figs,photos,tables
Oryx Press
Publication: 11/30/2001
List Price: $91.95 (UK Sterling Price: £51.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Paperback
Trim Size: 8 1/2 X 11
Subjects:
Series Title: Earth Almanac
Reviews:
  • Highly recommended for public and academic libraries for its slid presentation of basic scientific background information and socially and scientifically relevant data.
    —Library Journal
  • Earth Almanac provides a phenomenal amount of informationon the atmosphere; oceans; the land; and freshwater...Statistics and scientific background information, including updates on research, help the reader understand present and future environmental problems that must be faced. This book makes one think!
    —SB&F     November-December 2002
  • Earth Almanac: An Annual Geophysical Review of the State of the Planet lives up to the praise offered by Library Journal on its back cover...I found this book to be somewhat addicitive and could not stop thumbing through it reading pieces that caught my eye. This is an excellent book for students, teachers, and anyone interested in the environment. It is highly recommended to any library serving users at or above the high school level.
    —SB&F     August 2002
  • ...Natalie Goldstein has craftily presented a wealth of data in a very readable and visually stimulating format....Goldstein has done an admirable job...
    —E-Streams     September/October 2000
  • This is a very useful book a veritable treasure trove for the lecturer and researcher and I have no doubt it will be required reading from now on.
    —Teaching Earth Sciences     2000
  • This is a concises and well done summary of geophysical aspects of Earth that will be useful to many professionals, students, and other intersted individuals and groups.
    —Environmental Practice
Description: How did El Nino change weather patterns and affect crops around the world? What are humans doing to help or hinder the health of the world's oceans? And what hurricane event happended for the first time since 1893? Whether you're a student writing a report, or a professional in need of some quick answers, you'll find what you're looking for in the Earth Almanc. Covering the state of the four major geophysical topics associated with the Earth: the atmosphere, oceans, fresh water, and land, this new edition presents an incredible amount of usable information about the changes in our planet during 1999. Details of whole earth events and human-made and natural disasters are chronicled along with the necessary background information and statistics for understanding the science involved. Hot topics such as global warming, ozone depletion, and El Nino. Goldstein explores specific major geophysical events and then continues with information on the latest scientific developments in fields such as geology, oceanography, and meteorology. Readers will also discover "hot topics" entries that are unique to this almanac--namely information on human-made events (pollution, carbon dioxide, oil spills urbanization, and water conflicts). Current and complete with more than 300 photos, charts, and statistical graphs, no other reference book compares to this one-stop resource. Topics covered include

Air Pollution

Cryosphere: The Ice

El Nino

Fresh Water

Geological Processes

Global Warming

Land Use

Ocean Fundamentals

Structure of the Atmosphere

Whole-Earth Events
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Whole Earth Events, 1999
  • Atmosphere
  • The Atmosphere
  • Air Polution
  • Global Warming
  • Oceans
  • The Ocean Environment
  • The Land
  • Geologic Processes
  • Land Use
  • Fresh Water
  • Cryosphere: The Ice
  • The Fresh Water Environment
  • Appendix I: Selected Treaties and Laws
  • Appendix II; Selected International and National Scientific Programs
  • Glossary
  • Conversion Formulas
  • Geologic Timeline
  • Earth Facts
  • Abbreviations
  • Index
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