Climates and Weather Explained - An Introduction from Southern Perspective (Paperback)

Climates & Weather Explained integrates climatology and meteorology to present a comprehensive introduction to the study of the atmosphere. Clear explanations of basic principles, concepts and processes are supported by a wealth of highly informative illustrations and a vast array of case studies demonstrating the relevance of weather and climate to issues in ordinary life - skin cancer, crop growth, weather forecasting, air pollution.
Focussing particularly on the Southern hemisphere, the authors offer valuable new insights into topcal environmental concerns including: climate change, global warming, hazards, sustainable population, environmental degradation, agriculture and drought.
The CD-ROM, which accompanies the hardback edition of the book, is a unique resource of entirely additional material yet closely interrelated with each chapter of the book. Providing resources for practical work and more advanced study, the CD-ROM features:
* Over 170 extra scientific "Notes", with 60 additional illustrations and tables
* Interactive numerical, multiple choice and practical exercises and self-assessment tests
* Extended guide to further reading, WWW addresses and full bibliography
* Key-word searching, extended glossary
* Teaching suggestions and guides
* Hypertext presentation and extensive cross-referencing
* Clear navigation, print-out and download options, flexible access and user pathways

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 1997
First published:	1997
Authors:	Bart Geerts • Edward Linacre
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback •  CD-ROM
Pages:	432
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-12520-8
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Meteorology > Climatology
LSN:	0-415-12520-0
Barcode:	9780415125208

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