The earth around us
Subtitle: maintaining a livable planet
By: Jill S. Schneiderman, editor
Contributors: Schneiderman, Jill S
Publisher: W.H. Freeman
Published: 2000
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 455
Subjects: Environmental sciences; Nature -- Effect of human beings on
Description: "Have we reached the limits of this planet's ability to provide for us? If so, what can we do about it?" "These questions are addressed in The Earth Around Us, a collection of thirty-one essays by a diverse array of today's foremost scientist-writers. The contributors explore Earth's history and processes - especially in relation to today's environmental issues - and show how we, as members of a global community, can help maintain a livable planet."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 410-442) and index