<p>For courses in Earth Systems Science offered in departments of Geology, Earth Science, Geography and Environmental Science.<br><br>The first textbook of its kind that addresses the issues of global change from a true Earth systems perspective, <b><i>The Earth System</i></b> offers a solid emphasis on lessons from Earth''s history that may guide decision-making in the future. It is more rigorous and quantitative than traditional Earth science books, while remaining appropriate for non-science majors.<br></p>