Earth System History

This colorful textbook explains how the biological and nonbiological systems of the Earth function in synchrony. It walks through the stages of Earth's history and shows how the interrelated processes have been vital in creating our present world. New elements to this second edition include boxed features on Earth system shifts and discussions of molecular clocks, molecular phylogenies, and methane hydrates. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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An introductory undergraduate level text integrating the history of life and the history of the physico-chemical environment. Abundant color illustrations. The CD-ROM includes study exercises and activities and geological animations. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.