This concise introduction to modern climatology covers the key topics for intermediate undergraduate students on one-semester courses. The treatment of topics is non-mathematical wherever possible, instead focusing on physical processes to allow students to grasp concepts more easily. Full-color illustrations support the text and supplementary topics are covered in boxes, enabling students to further increase their knowledge and awareness. A historical perspective of climatology is woven throughout, providing students with an insight into key scientists and technological developments. Each chapter concludes with a summary of the main points and a mixture of review and discussion questions, encouraging students to check their understanding and think critically. A list of key web links to data and other resources, and solutions and hints to answers to the student questions (password-protected for instructors) are provided online to complete the teaching package. A concise introduction to modern climatology covering all the key topics for intermediate undergraduate students on one-semester courses Non-mathematical treatment of climatology allows students to grasp concepts easily Clear, full-color illustrations support the topics introduced in the text Boxes are used to provide supplementary topics, enabling students to increase their knowledge and awareness
- ISBN: 9781107620490
- Editorial: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 271
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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