Global Warming: The Science of Climate Change (Hodder Arnold Publication) [Paperback]

Frances Drake (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 27, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0340653027 | ISBN-13: 978-0340653029

Extremely topical over recent years, global warming has been the subject of a huge and growing amount of literature. Current literature however tends to fall into two camps: that which is highly scientific in nature and inaccessible to the average student, and that which is directed to the "lay" reader and lacks detail required by students. This book successfully bridges this gap, prividing an accessible explanation of the physical mechanisms of global warming--discussed within the wider context of climate change.

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This book introduces the basic concepts of global climate change and will lead readers toward the current scientific literature where they will find the details behind the generalities. The book is aimed at those interested in, or currently studying, geography, earth, and environmental sciences. In general, a very readable resource on global climate change science.--Choice

About the Author

FRANCES DRAKE is Senior Lecturer in Climatology and Meteorology at the School of Geography, University of Leeds, UK

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers (July 27, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340653027
• ISBN-13: 978-0340653029
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,233,403 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars THE DESPARATE NEED FOR TRULY SCIENTIFIC ANALYSES WITH VERIFICATION OF THE CAUSES OF GLOBAL WARMING, August 30, 2006

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This review is from: Global Warming: The Science of Climate Change (Hodder Arnold Publication) (Paperback)

This book is very slow reading. The author is English and uses expressions unique to the English. He appears to presume a knowledge by readers of prior publications on the subject. He includes comments, rather blindly, that indicate he believes that global warming is primarily caused by man without any verification or explanation. Perhaps, in the second half of the book, presuming I will continue, he will become more scientific and pursuasive.