Global Physical Climatology / Edition 2

by Dennis L. Hartmann

Overview

The science of climatology began to evolve rapidly in the last third of the twentieth century. This rapid development arose from several causes. During this period, the view of the Earth from its moon made people more aware of the exceptional nature of their planetary home at about the same time that it became widely understood that humans could alter our global environment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780123285317
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	12/19/2015
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	498
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Professor D.L. Hartmann received his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Portland, and his PhD in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics from Princeton University. After postdoctoral appointments at McGill University and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, he joined the faculty of the University of Washington, where he is currently a professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, and Senior Fellow of the Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean.

Professor Hartmann’s research interests include dynamics of the atmosphere, atmosphere-ocean interaction, climate feedback processes and climate change. His primary areas of expertise are atmospheric dynamics, radiation and remote sensing, and mathematical and statistical techniques for data analysis.

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Editorial Reviews

The first seven chapter are designed for a 10-week, upper- division undergraduate course for atmospheric science majors; the addition of the other five chapters and readings from the current literature make it suitable for a graduate course. Unlike most climatology textbooks, written from the perspective of physics rather than geography. Includes an extensive glossary without pronunciation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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"Few textbooks presently give such a comprehensive and clear account of the complexities of the climate system. Throughout, the book is very readable and I recommend it thoroughly." —Grant Bigg in Weather

"...contains useful information on all aspects of physical climatology from boundary layer processes to global models. It has a good index which allows ready access to specific subjects...will be useful to students wanting more than a descriptive approach to climatology." —GEOGRAPHICS

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