Climates and Weather Explained

Bart Geerts

ISBN 10: 0415125197 / ISBN 13: 9780415125192

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Okt 1997, 1997

About this Item

Neuware - 'Climates and 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 an array of case studies. The authors of this innovative textbook/CD package offer valuable new insights into topical environmental concerns including climate change, global warming, hazards, sustainable population, environmental degradation, agriculture and drought. 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 guides to further reading; extended glossary; teaching suggestions and guides; hypertext presentation and extensive cross-referencing; clear navigation, print-out and download options.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Climates and Weather Explained
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Okt 1997
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415125197
• ISBN 13: 9780415125192
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 253W x 195H x 33D millimeters 253 millimeters width by 195 millimeters height by 33 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1056 grams

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Synopsis

Climates and Weather Explained is a comprehensive introduction to the study of the atmosphere integrating climatology and meteorology. 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 everyday life. Focusing particularly on the Southern hemisphere the authors provide fresh insights into topical environmental concerns from global warming and natural hazards to sustainable global population.
The textbook is supplemented by a unique interactive Student CD-ROM containing entirely additional material, for practical work and more advanced study. Closely related to each chapter of the book, the Student CD-ROM features:
* Over 170 extra 'Notes', 40 illustrations and tables.
* Multiple choice, self-assessment and practical exercises.
* Extended glossary and key word searching * Hypertext presentation and extensive cross-referencing
* A gallery of meteorological photographs in full colour
A special Instructors' Resource Pack is also available containing an additional Instuctors'CD-ROM. For further information visit: website address here

About the Author

Edward Linacre is a Lecturer in the Department of Geography at the Australian National University. Bart Geerts is a Lecturer in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alabama in Huntsville