Energy Flows, Material Cycles and Global Development A Process Engineering Approach to the Earth System

This book starts by discussing the global flows of energy and materials and changes caused by human activities. It then examines the limitations of anthropogenic energy and material flows and the consequences for the development of human society. Different scenarios for lifestyle patterns are correl...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Schaub, Georg, Turek, Thomas (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2016, 2016
Edition:2nd ed. 2016
Series:Environmental Engineering
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction and fundamentals
  • Bio-geosphere as environment for life
  • Energy balance of the earth
  • Global material cycles
  • Anthropogenic material and energy flows
  • Limits for anthropogenic material and energy flows. Approaches to global development
  • Conclusions