Earth & Environmental Sciences
12 subjects · 40 books
Study of Earth's physical systems, history, and interactions with life. Encompasses geology, oceanography, atmosphere, climate, hydrology, and environmental processes examining Earth's past, present, and future.
Goals
Understand Earth's structure, composition, and geological history. Analyze atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrological systems. Examine climate dynamics and environmental change. Explore natural hazards and resources. Apply Earth science to sustainability challenges.
Books
The Control of Nature
John McPhee, 2011
The Sixth Extinction
Elizabeth Kolbert, 2014
Life on a Young Planet
Andrew H. Knoll, 2015
Earth System Science
Tim Lenton, 2016
The Ends of the World
Peter Brannen, 2017
Within Earth & Environmental Sciences
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Climatology 5 books
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Environmental Science 4 books
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Geography 9 books
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Physical Geography 3 books
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Geology 3 books
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Geophysics 3 books
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Hydrology 1 book
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Meteorology 2 books
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Oceanography 3 books
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Paleontology 2 books
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Soil Science 3 books
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