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A History of Atmospheric CO2 and Its Effects on Plants, Animals, and Ecosystems

PUBLISHER Springer (01/27/2005)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)
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Based in extensive research in geology, atmospheric science, and paleontology, this book offers a detailed history of CO2 in the atmosphere, and an understanding of factors that have influenced changes in the past. The text illuminates the role of atmospheric CO2 in the modern carbon cycle and in the evolution of plants and animals, and addresses the future role of atmospheric CO2 and its likely effects on ecosystems.
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ISBN-13: 9780387220697
ISBN-10: 0387220690
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 530
Carton Quantity: 16
Product Dimensions: 6.20 x 1.10 x 9.30 inches
Weight: 1.89 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Maps, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Science | Life Sciences - Ecology
Science | Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology
Science | Environmental Science (see also Chemistry - Environmental)
Dewey Decimal: 577.144
Library of Congress Control Number: 2004052207
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Extensive research in geology, atmospheric science, and paleontology provides a detailed history of CO2 in the atmosphere and an understanding of factors that have influenced changes in the past. This knowledge is used to illuminate the role of atmospheric CO2 in the modern carbon cycle and in the evolution of plants and animals. With an understanding of the history and dynamics of the biosphere, the authors address the future role of atmospheric CO2 and its likely effects on ecosystems. This book incorporates the advances of various earth science, environmental, and ecological fields into an overall account of global change and the changing dynamics of life on Earth.
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Based in extensive research in geology, atmospheric science, and paleontology, this book offers a detailed history of CO2 in the atmosphere, and an understanding of factors that have influenced changes in the past. The text illuminates the role of atmospheric CO2 in the modern carbon cycle and in the evolution of plants and animals, and addresses the future role of atmospheric CO2 and its likely effects on ecosystems.

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