Climates and Weather Explained [With CDROM] Tapa dura - 1997

Climates & 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 a vast array of case studies demonstrating the relevance of weather and climate to issues in ordinary life - skin cancer, crop growth, weather forecasting, air pollution. Focussing particularly on the Southern hemisphere, the authors offer valuable new insights into topcal environmental concerns including: climate change, global warming, hazards, sustainable population, environmental degradation, agriculture and drought. The CD-ROM, which accompanies the hardback edition of the book, is a unique resource of entirely additional material yet closely interrelated with each chapter of the book. 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 guide to further reading, WWW addresses and full bibliography * Key-word searching, extended glossary * Teaching suggestions and guides * Hypertext presentation and extensive cross-referencing * Clear navigation, print-out and download options, flexible access and user pathways

Detalles

• Título Climates and Weather Explained [With CDROM]
• Autor Bart Geerts; Edward Linacre
• Encuadernación Tapa dura
• Edición First Edition
• Páginas 450
• Volúmenes 1
• Idioma ENG
• Editorial Routledge, London
• Fecha de publicación November 24, 1997
• Ilustrado Sí
• Features Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated
• ISBN 9780415125192 / 0415125197
• Peso 2.87 libras (1.30 kg)
• Dimensiones 10 x 7.75 x 1.4 pulgadas (25.40 x 19.69 x 3.56 cm)
• Nivel de lectura 1470
• Library of Congress subjects Climatology, Meteorology
• Número de catálogo de la Librería del Congreso de EEUU 96013601
• Dewey Decimal Code 551.5