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OverviewOver the last 20 years, developments in climatology have provided an amazing array of explanations for the pattern of world climates. This textbook, first published in 2006, examines the earth's climate systems in light of this incredible growth in data availability, data retrieval systems, and satellite and computer applications. It considers regional climate anomalies, developments in teleconnections, unusual sequences of recent climate change, and human impacts upon the climate system. The physical climate forms the main part of the book, but it also considers social and economic aspects of the global climate system. This textbook has been derived from the authors' extensive experience of teaching climatology and atmospheric science. Each chapter contains an essay by a specialist in the field to enhance the understanding of selected topics. An extensive bibliography is included and lists of websites for further study. This textbook will be invaluable to advanced students of climatology and atmospheric science. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Howard A. Bridgman (University of Newcastle, New South Wales) , John E. Oliver (Indiana State University)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9780521533805ISBN 10: 0521533805 Publication Date: 01 April 2004 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Replaced By: 9780521826426 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. Oscillations and teleconnections; 3. Tropical climates; 4. Middle latitude climates; 5. Climate of the polar realms; 6. Post-glacial climatic change and variability; 7. Urban climates; 8. Human response to climate change; 9. Model interpretation of climate signals; 10. Conclusions and the future of climate research; Index.ReviewsThe book succeeds in its aim to update the climatologist's view of the climate system. We not only see the interactions and connections within the climate system...but we also see the reactions of humanity to these interactions. ... a good preparation for developing climatologists to work in this changing and interconnected atmosphere. - Grant Bigg, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society '... it is likely that Bridgman and Oliver will become widely used in undergraduate climate courses as it provides something quite different to standard textbooks on climatology. This is what makes it interesting reading.' The Times Higher Education Supplement '... it should be on the shelves of good institutional libraries.' Climatic Change '... it is likely that Bridgman and Oliver will become widely used in undergraduate climate courses as it provides something quite different to standard textbooks on climatology. This is what makes it interesting reading.' The Times Higher Education Supplement Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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