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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: G. Cornelis van KootenPublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 7.372kg ISBN: 9789401781169ISBN 10: 9401781168 Pages: 468 Publication Date: 21 September 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Weather and the Instrumental Record.- 3. Climate Science and Paleoclimatology.- 4. Emission Scenarios and Climate Modeling.- 5. Alternative Explanations.- 6. How Economists Measure Wellbeing: Social Cost-Benefit Analysis.- 7. Economic Assessment of the Damages Caused by Global Warming.- 8. Implementing Policy.- 9. Avoiding Emissions Reduction: Terrestrial Carbon Sinks.- 10. Economic Growth, Energy and Climate Change.- 11. Electricity Markets and Wind Energy.- 12. Climate Change Policy Encounters the Real World.- Index.ReviewsFrom the reviews: The book begins with mathematical modeling of both environmental and economic factors associated with global climate change. The well-produced volume is packed with documentation, tables, figures, equations, and commentary. ... The author offers clear, incisive assessments of models and policy responses to climate change. ... provides a wealth of factual data, economic relationships, and provocative ideas. It is the best available devil's advocate resource for advanced students, experts, and practitioners in the area of climate science and policy. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students and above. (F. T. Manheim, Choice, Vol. 50 (7), March, 2013) From the reviews: The book begins with mathematical modeling of both environmental and economic factors associated with global climate change. The well-produced volume is packed with documentation, tables, figures, equations, and commentary. ... The author offers clear, incisive assessments of models and policy responses to climate change. ... provides a wealth of factual data, economic relationships, and provocative ideas. It is the best available devil's advocate resource for advanced students, experts, and practitioners in the area of climate science and policy. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students and above. (F. T. Manheim, Choice, Vol. 50 (7), March, 2013) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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