Energy Flows, Material Cycles and Global Development A Process Engineering Approach to the Earth System
The book deals with the global flows of energy and materials, and changes caused by human activities. Based on these facts, the limitations of anthropogenic energy and material flows and the resulting consequences for the development of human societies are discussed. Different scenarios for lifestyl...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2011, 2011
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2011 |
| Series: | Environmental Engineering
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction and Fundamentals
- Biogeosphere as Environment for Life
- Energy Balance of the Earth
- Global Material Cycles
- Anthropogenic Material and Energy Flows
- Limits for Anthropogenica Material and Energy Flows
- Approaches to Global Development