Climate and History: Studies in Past Climates and their Impact on Man

Wigley, T. M. L. [Editor]; Ingram, M. J. [Editor]; Farmer, G. [Editor];

ISBN 10: 0521312205 / ISBN 13: 9780521312202

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1985

About this Item

1985; glossy illustrated paper covers; wear and discoloration around edges; corners are bumped; spine is creased; clear film over paper covers is coming up around spine; Previous owner's name on bottom edge of pages, along with a stamp on the title page; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; interior is clean and unmarked; 530 pages. Photos available upon request.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Climate and History: Studies in Past Climates and their Impact on Man
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521312205
• ISBN 13: 9780521312202
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 28 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

This highly successful book is a collection of twenty papers, specially written by research workers in the many relevant disciplines. First published in 1985, it was the first major survey of both the methodology of climatic reconstruction and the problem of climate/history interactions, and embodies the results of fruitful co-operation between historians, archaeologists and scientists. It discusses: the climatic information obtainable from the study of chemical isotopes, glaciers, pollen remains, tree rings, archaeological materials and documentary sources; the theoretical and methodological problems involved in assessing the impact of climate and climatic change on past societies; and provides a series of case studies arguing for or against the importance of climatic factors in human affairs in specific economic, social and cultural contexts.

Book Description

This highly successful book is a collection of twenty papers, specially written by research workers in the many relevant disciplines. First published in 1985, it was the first major survey of both the methodology of climatic reconstruction and the problem of climate/history interactions.