Exploring The Concept Of Climate Surprises: A Review Of The Literature On The Concept Of Surprise And How It Is Related To Climate Change

Glantz, Michael H.

ISBN 10: 0756701201 / ISBN 13: 9780756701208

Published by Diane Pub Co, U.S.A., 1998

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In good, clean, unmarked condition with shelfwear including 2 heavy creases on the top front corner. Examines the concept of climate surprise and its implications for environmental policymaking. Size: 8 1/2 x 11.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Exploring The Concept Of Climate Surprises: A Review Of The Literature On The Concept Of Surprise And How It Is Related To Climate Change
• Publisher: Diane Pub Co, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0756701201
• ISBN 13: 9780756701208
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Environmental Studies

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Synopsis

Examines the concept of climate surprise (CS) & its implications for environmental policymaking. This report examines the lit. of surprise in many aspects of human psychol., mil., med., humor, ag., etc. Draws together various ways to consider the concept of surprise & examines different taxonomies of surprise that have been proposed. Surprise is a subject concept, triggered by such factors as prior experience, belief system, & level of educ. How policymakers have reacted to specific instance of climate change or CS in the past is considered. Discusses techniques used in current assess. models & how CS might be included in future models.