The Earth's Biosphere: Evolution, Dynamics, and Change by Vaclav Smil
The Earth's Biosphere: Evolution, Dynamics, and Change by Vaclav Smil
English | July 21, 2002 | ISBN: 0262194724 | 357 pages | DJVU | 5 MB
English | July 21, 2002 | ISBN: 0262194724 | 357 pages | DJVU | 5 MB
In his latest book, Vaclav Smil tells the story of the Earth's biosphere from its origins to its near- and long-term future. He explains the workings of its parts and what is known about their interactions. With essay-like flair, he examines the biosphere's physics, chemistry, biology, geology, oceanography, energy, climatology, and ecology, as well as the changes caused by human activity. He provides both the basics of the story and surprising asides illustrating critical but often neglected aspects of biospheric complexity.