The Fluid Environment of the Earth

Focusing on both introductory and advanced levels, this book offers a unique perspective on environmental studies, blending descriptive and specialized content. It features extensive sections on biogeochemistry and incorporates entropy considerations throughout. Key topics include thermodynamics of the ocean and atmosphere, climate-chemistry connections, and the carbon dioxide issue. Additionally, it explores atmospheric and oceanic pollution, biogeochemical cycles using matrix algebra, sea-atmosphere interactions, and provides insights into fluid environments in the Solar System.