The Encyclopedia of Climatology (Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series) [Hardcover]

J.E. Oliver (Editor), R.W. Fairbridge (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series | Publication Date: January 31, 1987

Today's greater public awareness of how climate affects our quality of life and environment has created an increasing demand for climatological information. Now this information is available in one convenient, accessible source, The Encyclopedia of Climatology. This comprehensive volume covers all the main subfields of climatology, supplies data on climates in major continental areas and explains what is known about the causes of climatic processes and changes. Contents include articles on bioclimatology, El Niño, climatic models, world regional climates, civilization and climate, climatic variations and the greenhouse effect.

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About the Author

Professor Rhodes W. Fairbridge is emeritus Professor of Geology at Columbia University and is now visiting scientist at the Goddard Institute of Space Studies (NASA, NY). He has edited more that two dozen encyclopedias and authored more than three-hundred scientific publications.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1002 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (January 31, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879330090
• ISBN-13: 978-0879330095
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,090,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)