Meteorology Today [Hardcover]

C. Donald Ahrens (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0495555738 | ISBN-13: 978-0495555735 | Publication Date: July 2, 2008 | Edition: 9

METEOROLOGY TODAY, Ninth Edition, is one of the most widely used and authoritative texts for the introductory meteorology course. This ninth edition helps you understand and appreciate the dynamic nature of the inevitable weather phenomena that continually influence our lives. The text's clear and inviting narrative is supplemented by numerous pedagogical features that encourage observing, calculating, and synthesizing information.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 549 pages
• Publisher: Brooks Cole; 9 edition (July 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0495555738
• ISBN-13: 978-0495555735
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,147 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Meteorology for Today 9th Edition, September 19, 2008

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Mr. Graeme P. Tepper (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Meteorology Today (Hardcover)

The title is very apt. For anyone interested in descriptive concepts (no maths)of general meteorology and environment systems - how they work, this book covers just about every topic of interest to us today. Content is clearly laid out and easy to understand. The graphics are first class. This is a great book for basic understanding of the workings of our atmosphere. I congratulate the author. As a companion and for further indepth knowledge (with simle maths) I suggest Meteorology for Scientists and Engineers.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My textbook of choice for teaching WX class, August 11, 2010

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volosong (Laurentia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Meteorology Today (Hardcover)

I teach at the local community college and for the first semester teaching "Weather and Climate", I was handed Ahrens' paperback version of this text. The hardback version is only a few dollars more and includes much more information.

Each chapter deals with just a single topic of weather phenomenon, such as a separate chapter about tornadoes and a different one on Hurricanes. Extreme weather is not grouped together into a single chapter.

The layout of the material is process oriented. This text will give easy-to-understand information about the processes of meteorology. In simple language, Ahrens explains why weather "happens", but the book does not dwell on the mathematics of the processes, so is easy to understand by non-technical people.

The graphics are first class, the associated publisher's web site for this text hosts quite a bit of content related to the text, and the text is updated frequently to include the latest weather phenomenon, such as last year's hurricanes.

If I were to have a complaint, the text is light on world weather. World air circulation, ocean current, and other small-scale meteorological factors are discussed. But, other than part of a chapter dealing with the Köppen system, large-scale weather outside the United States is not investigated to any degree of depth. For example, if I wanted an understanding of seasonal weather that I would encounter in a visit to Italy ... I would be much better served with an internet search.

However, having said that, I teach this class and this is the textbook I use above all of the others available today. I have not found a better one.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book to never be forgotten!, June 18, 2010

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Micheal Crichton - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Meteorology Today (Hardcover)

Months ago when I was looking for a suitable book for studying Meteorology, I came across this one. At first sight after previewing the book I decided there and then this would be the perfect book for me to study on. Everything from the pictures, to the charts and illustrations added to the enjoyment of this book. I am very impressed with the layout of this book and would recommend this to anyone wanting to begin there career in the Meteorology field or just for fun. This is a must have for any weather enthusiast. Thank You for this great book C. Donald Ahrens!