Paleoclimatology: Reconstructing Climates of the Quaternary (International Geophysics) (Hardcover)

by Raymond S. Bradley (Author) "Paleoclimatology is the study of climate prior to the period of instrumental measurements..." (more)
Key Phrases: North Atlantic, North America, Younger Dryas (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"...projects an authoritative viewpoint throughout...a remarkable grasp of what is a large and complex subject." -- Keith Briffa, University of East Anglia

"Paleoclimatology is a definite "must-have" for anyone working in climate studies and highly recommended for anyone seriously interested in our climate." -- William R. Green, The Leading Edge, April 2000

Praise for the First Edition
"[The first edition of Quaternary Paleoclimatology] is THE REFERENCE FOR QUATERNARY PALEOCLIMATES, especially for dating, methodologies, and an overview of our knowledge of the history and evolution of Quaternary environments. Ray Bradley is uniquely situated to undertake this second edition because of his broad knowledge...and his recent and current leadership roles in the national and international research community, which ensures that he is totally up to date."
-J. Kutzbach, Center for Climatic Research, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, MADISON
"There is no question about the author's competence as a paleoclimatologist [or] his ability to complete the task.... The book [is] a comprehensive compilation of approaches to paleoclimatology.... The approaches and methods employed for Quaternary studies are well covered in the book."
- J.P. Kennett, Chair, Department of Geological Sciences, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA (letter; February 2, 1998) -- Review

Review
"This thorough, well referenced text will prove to be indispensable to anyone involved in the study of past and current climate change and modeling."
-SOUTHEASTERN NATURALIST, 2005

Praise for the first edition:
"An indispensable work of reference for scientists and students alike."
--Quarternary Science Reviews
"There can be little doubt that overall this book is a great success in the way the information is assimilated, explained and placed in a global context."
--Journal of Quarternary Science
"A book which ought to be read as a primer by anyone with a critical interest in the field."
--Earth Surface Processes and :Landforms
"Unrivaled in the sophistication with which it examines a wide range of methods."
--K.W. Butzer, Journal of Archeological Science
"A resounding success... indispensable reading for anyone involved in paleoclimatic reconstruction or paleoclimatic modeling."
--L.D.D. Harvey, University of Toronto



Published Review

As reviewed in CHOICE, October 1999

"Bradley's new edition (1st ed., Quaternary Paleoclimatology, CH, Jul'85) is a thorough update; there is new material on ice cores, better dating, marine sediments, ocean circulations, corals, and paleoclimate models. About 2,000 references are listed, with more than half newer than 1985. This is an excellent compilation of figures and tables covering the entire subject. Many subtopics are of interest to casual readers: El Niños (Ninos) since 1525; extent and seasonal changes in snow-ice cover; paleomagnetism--dates of major reversals in polarity; dust veil index since 1500, corresponding to volcanic activity; information from tree rings; ocean temperatures and salinity affecting the conveyor belt circulation; lake and sea level fluctuations; pollen analysis; and variability in flowering dates of plants and grape harvests. Surprisingly, some climate changes have been rapid and vegetation changes lag behind climate changes by 100 to 150 years. One of the problems in coupled ocean-atmosphere models is that response times for various components vary by six to seven orders of magnitude. This new edition is needed by college libraries. General readers; upper-division undergraduates through faculty."

- A. E. Staver, Northern Illinois University

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 613 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 2 edition (April 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 012124010X
• ISBN-13: 978-0121240103
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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