The Cambridge Handbook of Earth Science Data

This handbook presents an indispensable compilation of fundamental facts and figures about the Earth. It brings together reliable physical, chemical, biological and historical data in a series of 145 easy to read tables, supplemented by maps, charts and colour plates. Eleven sections cover topics spanning the Earth's geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere, with one section focusing on other bodies in the Solar System. Full references for the original data sources are provided to enable users to access further detail, and the appendix provides practical information on units and conversion factors. Compact and easy to use, this handy book provides a time-saving first point of reference for researchers, students and practitioners in the Earth and Environmental Sciences. It allows scientists easy access to basic information on topics outside their specialisation, and is also a convenient resource for non-scientists such as economists, policy makers and journalists.

• Provides a wide range of fundamental Earth Science data - meeting the needs of researchers and students who require information across many sub-disciplines
• Data sets are brought together in a readily accessible format avoiding the need to search a wide and disparate range of other sources for information
• The compact format allows the book to be used in a variety of situations such as the classroom, office, laboratory or field area