Paul J. Crutzen and the Anthropocene: A New Epoch in Earth’s History - Bog

This book outlines the development and perspectives of the Anthropocene concept by Paul J. Crutzen and his colleagues from its inception to its implications for the sciences, humanities, society and politics.
The main text consists primarily of articles from peer-reviewed scientific journals and other scholarly sources. It comprises selected articles on the Anthropocene published by Paul J. Crutzen and a selection of related articles, mostly but not exclusively by colleagues with whom he collaborated closely.

ΓÇóIn the year 2000 Nobel Laureate Paul J. Crutzen proposed the Anthropocene concept as a new epoch in EarthΓÇÖs history
ΓÇóComprehensive collection of articles on the Anthropocene by Paul J. Crutzen and his colleagues
ΓÇóUnique primary research literature and CrutzenΓÇÖs comprehensive bibliography
ΓÇóPaul CrutzenΓÇÖs scientific investigations into human influences on atmospheric chemistry and physics, the climate and the Earth system, leading to the conception of the Anthropocene
ΓÇóReflections on the Anthropocene and its implications
ΓÇóBibliometric review of the spread of the use of the Anthropocene concept in the Natural and Social Sciences, Humanities and Law