The Great Ice Age: Climate Change and Life / Edition 1

by J.A. Chapman, S.A. all at The Open University Drury, R.C.L. Wilson

Overview

Documents and explains the natural climatic and ecological changes that have occurred during the past 2.6 million years. It also outlines the emergence and global impact of humans during this period.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415198417
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/11/1999
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Chapman, J.A.; Drury, S.A. all at The Open University; Wilson, R.C.L.

Table of Contents

Cycles of Climate Change: Evidence and Explanations. 1. The Great Ice Age. 2. Understanding Present and Past Climates. 3. Understanding the Cryosphere. 4. The Deep Sea Record. 5. Revealing the Milankovich Pacemaker. 6. Evidence for Rapid Climate Change. 7. Explanations. Human Origins, Evolution and Environmental Change 8. Climate Change and Life On Land. 9. The Record of Humanity. 10. Changing Environments and Changing Habits. 11. Human Impact During the Holocene.

Editorial Reviews

'A useful synthesis of information and ideas on environmental change in the last 3 million years.' - Dr Antoinette Mannion, Reading University

'A very clear and concise update of our present state of knowledge on long term climate and environmental change - perfect primer for advanced courses and essential reading for introductory geography and earth science courses.' - Dr D. J. A. Evans, Glasgow University

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