Divine Wind: The History and Science of Hurricanes
Emanuel, Kerry
ISBN 10: 0195149416 ISBN 13: 9780195149418
Published by Oxford University Press, 2005
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Kerry Emanuel, one of the world's leading authorities on hurricanes, gives us an engaging account of these awe-inspiring meteorological events, revealing how hurricanes and typhoons have literally altered human history. Offering an account of the physics of the tropical atmosphere, the author explains how benign climates give rise to the most powerful storms in the world and tells what modern science has learned about them. Interwoven with this scientific account are descriptions of some of the most important hurricanes in history and relevant works of art and literature. Boasting more than one hundred color illustrations, from ultra-modern Doppler imagery to classic paintings by Winslow Homer, Divine Wind captures the profound effects that hurricanes have had on humanity.
About the Author: Kerry Emanuel is Professor of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science at MIT. His writings have appeared in American Scientist and Nature, among other publications.
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Title: Divine Wind: The History and Science of ...
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good