by L. D. Danny Harvey (Author)
Climatic change, now more than ever in this age of global warming, is seen as fundamental to the study of the environment. This text examines the importance of climate as one of the major forcing functions in the global environmental change process. It emphasizes both human-induced climatic change and natural climatic change, providing a comprehensive historical context and important projections for the future. It offers a thorough, up-to-date, critical overview of the physical science behind global warming concerns.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: 1
Publisher: Longman
Published: 15 Nov 1999
ISBN 10: 0582322618
ISBN 13: 9780582322615