Weather, Climate and Human Affairs (Routledge Revivals)

Weather, Climate and Human Affairs (Routledge Revivals)

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Lamb, H. H.
Taylor & Francis
EAN: 9781136639623
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First published in 1988, this is a reissue of a groundbreaking collection of essays written by Hubert Lamb, one of the world's foremost experts on weather and climate and a uniquely authoritative voice in the history of climatology. Hubert Lamb is able to provide a mature assessment of the effect of weather on people, and vice versa. His is a uniquely authoritative voice in the current debates about today's environment and the prospects for the future.After a general introduction the book is divided into three parts. The first part consists of a chronological series of portraits of climate and its impact on human affairs and the environment. These extend from the warm climates of the geological past to the current drought in Africa. There are several studies of the last few centuries and, in particular, of the various effects of the so-called 'little Ice Age'. The second part is concerned with the causes and mechanisms of climate and weather changes, including chapters discussing Christmas weather, fronts and volcanoes. In the final part Hubert Lamb looks to the future, and attempts to put into perspective some of the pessimistic forecasts currently available. The text, which is consistently authoritative but always readable, is augmented by numerous maps, diagrams and photographs.
EAN 9781136639623
ISBN 1136639624
Binding Ebook
Publisher Taylor & Francis
Publication date September 5, 2013
Pages 380
Language English
Country United Kingdom
Authors Lamb, H. H.
Series Routledge Revivals: A History of Climate Changes
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