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Geology as a science has a fascinating and controversial history.
Kieran D. O'Hara's book provides a brief and accessible account of
the major events in the history of geology over the last two
hundred years, from early theories of Earth structure during the
Reformation, through major controversies over the age of the Earth
during the Industrial Revolution, to the more recent
twentieth-century development of plate tectonic theory, and on to
current ideas concerning the Anthropocene. Most chapters include a
short 'text box' providing more technical and detailed elaborations
on selected topics. The book also includes a history of the geology
of the Moon, a topic not normally included in books on the history
of geology. The book will appeal to students of Earth science,
researchers in geology who wish to learn more about the history of
their subject, and general readers interested in the history of
science.
Climate Change in the Anthropocene reviews current science on
anthropogenic sources and projections for climatic change. Written
in a clear and accessible style, the book covers this rapidly
changing field, including the drivers of climate change, the
physics and chemistry behind the science of climate change,
paleoclimates, climate variables, a comparison of global warning of
1.5 Degrees vs 2 DegreesC and the impacts of these climatic changes
both at a global and a U.S. regional level. Infographics throughout
help to explain concepts in a visual way, providing users with a
better understanding of climate change. In addition, the book is
ideal for advanced researchers who need to explain the underpinning
science of climate change for grant applications and working with
policy experts, etc. This is an essential book for anyone whose
work is impacted by climate change in the earth and environmental
sciences.
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