2003, ISBN: 0521831121

[EAN: 9780521831123], Neubuch, [PU: Co-Published by The Open University, Milton Keynes, and Cambridge University Press, Cambridge], ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, GEOLOGY, PALAEONTOLOGY, TEXTBOOK… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780521831123], Neubuch, [PU: Co-Published by The Open University, Milton Keynes, and Cambridge University Press, Cambridge], ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, GEOLOGY, PALAEONTOLOGY, TEXTBOOKS, PETER W. SKELTON, ROBERT A. SPICER, SIMON P. KELLEY, IAIN GILMOUR, EARTH CLIMATE, BIOTA, VOLCANOES, EXTINCTION, VOLCANISM, SULFUR, RUDISTS, BIVALVES, PACIFIC OCEAN, POLLEN, LIMESTONE, K/T BOUNDARY, GREENHOUSE, DINOSAURSCOAL, ATLANTIC ANGIOSPERMS, Science|Earth Sciences|General, Science|Earth Sciences|Geology, Science|Paleontology, Science|Reference, 360 pages. Hardcover, no dustjacket. New book. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. The rich geological record of the Cretaceous Period reveals a world that experienced extreme climatic warmth and significantly higher global sea levels than today. It therefore provides a natural case study of the Earth in 'greenhouse' climatic mode, which this interdisciplinary textbook analyses from the perspective of Earth System Science. After surveying the evidence for conditions on the Cretaceous Earth, this book explores the interactions between the physical, chemical and biological processes, within the Earth and at its surface. These processes control the prevailing environmental conditions on Earth and the book highlights the major differences between the Cretaceous and the present world. Finally, the mass extinction that terminated the period, and its possible causes, are investigated. Designed for undergraduate and graduate courses, this textbook features chapter summaries, focus boxes, and questions and answers throughout the text. The book is supported by a website hosting sample pages, selected illustrations, and worked exercises. There is full color throughout with superb illustrations, contains many pedagogical features that will appeal to students and tutors, and is supported by a website hosting sample pages, illustrations and worked exercises. The Contents of the book is as follows: Preface; Part I. Survey of the Cretaceous World: 1. Introduction to the Cretaceous; 2. The mobile palaeogeographical framework; 3. Fluctuating sea-level; 4. Changing climate and biota; 5. Changing climate and biota - the marine record; Part II. The Workings of the Cretaceous World: 6. Biogeochemical cycles; 7. Volcanic inputs; 8. The operation of major geological carbon sinks; 9. The lost world rediscovered; Part III. The End of an Era: 10. The end-Cretaceous mass extinction; 11. Seeking an explanation; 12. The 'smoking gun'; 13. The effects of the Chicxulub impact; Acknowledgements; References; Index. Reviews. "É it is a textbook but it's how a textbook should be. To begin with it is actually a joy to look at: a happy marriage of Cambridge University Press's publishing know-how and the Open University's experience in producing lively, informative and well-structured texts for students that are also accessible to the general reader. At under £30 in paperback with use of full colour in both diagrams and photos, it's an outstanding bargain. Now, if only the same team could address themselves to the remaining dozen or so periods of geological time É" - Douglas Palmer, New Scientist (Key Words: Environmental Science, Geology, Palaeontology, Textbooks, Peter W. Skelton, Robert A. Spicer, Simon P. Kelley, Iain Gilmour, Earth Science, Climate, Biota, Volcanoes, Extinction, Volcanism, Sulfur, Rudists, Bivalves, Pacific Ocean, Pollen, Limestone, K/T Boundary, Greenhouse, DinosaursCoal, Atlantic Ocean, Angiosperms).<

ISBN: 9780521831123

This textbook on the Cretaceous era explores the interactions between the physical, chemical and biological processes operating within, and at the surface of, the Earth during this extrem… Mehr…

This textbook on the Cretaceous era explores the interactions between the physical, chemical and biological processes operating within, and at the surface of, the Earth during this extreme period in history. Characterized by high atmospheric carbon dioxide and global warmth, the Cretaceous era is very relevant to future climatic change studies. Designed for use in undergraduate and graduate courses, the text includes chapter summaries, focus boxes, and Questions and Answers throughout. It is supported by a website hosting sample pages, selected illustrations, and exercises. Peter W. Skelton, Robert A. Spicer, Simon P. Kelley, Books, Science and Nature, The Cretaceous World Books>Science and Nature, The Open University<

ISBN: 9780521831123

Het boek 'The Cretaceous World' van Ian Gilmour, Peter W. Skelton, Robert A. Spicer, Simon P. Kelley koop je bij bookspot.nl, nu voor €137.99! Engelse Boeken School & studieboek… Mehr…

Het boek 'The Cretaceous World' van Ian Gilmour, Peter W. Skelton, Robert A. Spicer, Simon P. Kelley koop je bij bookspot.nl, nu voor €137.99! Engelse Boeken School & studieboeken Alle school & studieboeken Engelse Boeken > School & studieboeken > Alle school & studieboeken Hardcover, [PU: Cambridge University Press]<

ISBN: 9780521831123

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*The Cretaceous World* / gebundene Ausgabe für 250.99 € / Aus dem Bereich: Bücher, Wissenschaft, Geowissenschaft Medien > Bücher nein Buch (gebunden) Bücher > Wissenschaft > Geowissenschaft, CAMBRIDGE<