Climate Process and Change |
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| Author:
| Bryant, Edward |
| ISBN: | 978-1-139-16675-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2012 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $520.00 |
Book Description:
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This textbook encompasses the true complexity of climate change. Bryant presents the basic processes behind climate change and outlines the nature and reasons for the dramatic temperature fluctuations over millenia, including recent changes partially related to human activity. Whilst 'greenhouse' warming dominates most of the literature, this text also examines the role of sulphate air pollutants, dust and urban heat islands. Finally the effect of climate change upon human health and...
More DescriptionThis textbook encompasses the true complexity of climate change. Bryant presents the basic processes behind climate change and outlines the nature and reasons for the dramatic temperature fluctuations over millenia, including recent changes partially related to human activity. Whilst 'greenhouse' warming dominates most of the literature, this text also examines the role of sulphate air pollutants, dust and urban heat islands. Finally the effect of climate change upon human health and the world's ecosystems are discussed.