Author : Jonathan I. Lunine
Release : 1999
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 235/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis Earth by : Jonathan I. Lunine
Download or read book Earth written by Jonathan I. Lunine. This book was released on 1999. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an outstanding overview of the history of the Earth from a unique planetary perspective for introductory courses in the earth sciences. The book approaches Earth history as an evolution, encompassing the origin of the cosmos through the inner working of living cells. Earth: Evolution of a Habitable Planet tells how the Earth has come to its present state, why it differs from its neighboring planets, what life's place is in Earth's history, and how humanity affects the processes that make our planet livable. Today's human influences are contemplated in the context of natural changes on Earth. This book brings a fresh perspective to the study of the Earth for students who wish to learn how our planet evolved to its present form.