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About the BookThere are many books on global warming written
entirely from a layman's perspective, and there is a great deal of
scientific literature on this subject. But few if any books attempt
to bridge the science to those who lack a rigorous background in
mathematics, physics and chemistry - but who may be working on
careers in environmental science and policy. The new text is
designed to introduce the field of global climate change from a
scientific perspective - but written in a way that is accessible to
students with some or little science background. It reviews the
basic principles of climatic thermodynamics and atmospheric
chemistry and then goes on to explain historic trends and changes
due to the burning of fossil fuels and other human-based activity
on earth. It includes loads of reference sources and citations from
current political and scientific work will help students study
further if they desire. Highlights include: A broad overview of the
thermodynamics of climate, the biosphere and earth chemistry An
overview of climate data in the context of geological time A clear
explanation of the physics of the greenhouse effect - from black
body radiation to heat trapping effects of CO2, methane and Nitrous
Oxide Methods of modeling climate predictions The economics of fuel
choices in the broadest context of climate change
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