The Anthropocene as a Geological Time Unit
Author | : Jan Zalasiewicz |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 385 |
Release | : 2019-03-07 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781108475235 |
ISBN-10 | : 110847523X |
Rating | : 4/5 (3X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Anthropocene as a Geological Time Unit by : Jan Zalasiewicz
Download or read book The Anthropocene as a Geological Time Unit written by Jan Zalasiewicz and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews the evidence underpinning the Anthropocene as a geological epoch written by the Anthropocene Working Group investigating it. The book discusses ongoing changes to the Earth system within the context of deep geological time, allowing a comparison between the global transition taking place today with major transitions in Earth history.