附註:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cycles of climatic change: evidence and explanations. The Great Ice Age ; Understanding present and past climates ; Understanding the Cryosphere ; The deep sea record ; Revealing the Milankovich pacemaker ; Evidence for rapid climate change ; Explanations -- Ecological change and human origins.; Climate change and life on land ; The record of humanity ; Changing environments and changing habits ; Human impact during the Holocene.
摘要:Documents and explains the natural climatic and ecological changes that have occurred during the past 2.6 million years. It also outlines the emergence and global impact of humans during this period.
