Paul J. Crutzen and the Anthropocene: A New Epoch in Earth’s History

Paul J. Crutzen and the Anthropocene: A New Epoch in Earth’s History
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 617
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ISBN-10 : 9783030822026
ISBN-13 : 3030822028
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Book Synopsis Paul J. Crutzen and the Anthropocene: A New Epoch in Earth’s History by : Susanne Benner

Download or read book Paul J. Crutzen and the Anthropocene: A New Epoch in Earth’s History written by Susanne Benner and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 617 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book outlines the development and perspectives of the Anthropocene concept by Paul J. Crutzen and his colleagues from its inception to its implications for the sciences, humanities, society and politics. The main text consists primarily of articles from peer-reviewed scientific journals and other scholarly sources. It comprises selected articles on the Anthropocene published by Paul J. Crutzen and a selection of related articles, mostly but not exclusively by colleagues with whom he collaborated closely. • In the year 2000 Nobel Laureate Paul J. Crutzen proposed the Anthropocene concept as a new epoch in Earth’s history • Comprehensive collection of articles on the Anthropocene by Paul J. Crutzen and his colleagues• Unique primary research literature and Crutzen’s comprehensive bibliography• Paul Crutzen’s scientific investigations into human influences on atmospheric chemistry and physics, the climate and the Earth system, leading to the conception of the Anthropocene• Reflections on the Anthropocene and its implications• Bibliometric review of the spread of the use of the Anthropocene concept in the Natural and Social Sciences, Humanities and Law


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