Earth's Evolving Systems ─ The History of Planet Earth

This textbook describes the history of the Earth and its systems, emphasizing the complex links among these systems, the role of “deep time,” the origin and evolution of life, climate change, and energy resources, as well as the theme of multiple working hypotheses and debates. This edition has new and revised images and illustrations; updates to incorporate key advances; inclusion of major women scientists; new questions; and other new, updated, and expanded content, such as the effect of the tectonic cycle on other systems, and human evolution. Online access to an ebook and other materials is included. Annotation ©2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)