Overview

"Global climate and the effects of global warming are commanding unprecendented interest as climates grow more dynamic and changeable. How does global warming change patterns of climate? Why is the weather and climate of the British Isles so variable? ""Regional Climates of the British Isles"" presents a comprehensive survey of the diverse climate of the British Isles. Examining the ways in which regional climates evolve from the interplay of meteorological conditions and geography of the British Isles, leading climatologists provide detailed explanations of the climatic characteristics of 11 regions of the British Isles. Climatic distinctiveness and local weather contrasts are described for each region, together with a summary of climatic data from 1961 to the present. Reviewing the history and causes of climatic change and evaluating regional models, ""Regional Climates of the British Isles"" offers an analysis of climatic variations. Examining future climatic change and its likely consequences, the authors acknowledge the need for regionally diverse responses to the greenhouse effect."

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Author:   Julian Mayes ,  Dennis Wheeler
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9780415139311

ISBN 10:   0415139317
Pages:   366
Publication Date:   13 November 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction; 1: The Anatomy of Regional Climates in The British Isles; 1: The Anatomy of Regional Climates in The British Isles; 2: The Character of Regional Climates Across the British Isles; 2: South-West England and the Channel Islands; 3: South-East England; 4: Eastern England; 5: The Midlands; 6: Wales; 7: North-East England And Yorkshire; 8: North-West England And The Isle Of Man; 9: Central And Southern Scotland; 10: The Highlands And Islands Of Scotland; 11: Ireland; 3: Regional Perspectives on Climatic Variability and Change; 12: Regional Perspectives on Climatic Variability and Change

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This book is skillfully crafted, containing an abundance of factual information, and is very geographical. The editor and publisher should be congratualated for compiling such an appealing and readable text.. -Robert L. Wilby The American Meteorological Society, Dec 1998

This book is skillfully crafted, containing an abundance of factual information, and is very geographical. The editor and publisher should be congratualated for compiling such an appealing and readable text.. <br>-Robert L. Wilby The American Meteorological Society, Dec 1998 <br>

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Julian Mayes, Dennis Wheeler

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