Global Warming: The Complete Briefing - Rilegato

Houghton, John

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ISBN 10: 1107091675 ISBN 13: 9781107091672

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2015

Riassunto

How much of global warming is due to human activities? How far will it be possible to adapt to changes of climate? Sir John Houghton's definitive, full colour guide to climate change answers these questions and more by providing the best and latest information available, including the latest IPCC findings. The simple, logical flow of ideas gives an invaluable grounding in the science, as well as the physical and human impacts of climate change, for undergraduate students across a wide range of disciplines. Accessible to both scientists and non-scientists, the text avoids mathematical equations and includes more technical material in boxes, while simple figures help students to understand the conclusions the science leads to without being overwhelmed by vast amounts of data. Questions for students to consider and test their understanding are included in each chapter, along with carefully selected further reading to expand their knowledge.

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Recensione:

Review of previous edition: 'It is difficult to imagine how Houghton's exposition of this complex body of information might be substantially improved upon ... Seldom has such a complex topic been presented with such remarkable simplicity, directness and crystalline clarity ... Houghton's complete briefing is without doubt the best briefing the concerned citizen could hope to find within the pages of a pocketable book.' John Perry, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society

Review of previous edition: 'I can recommend (this book) to anyone who wants to get a better perspective on the topic of global warming ... a very readable and comprehensive guide to the changes that are occuring now, and could occur in the future, as a result of human action ... brings the global warming debate right up to date ... Read Houghton's book if you really want to understand both the scientific and political issues involved.' William Harston, The Independent

Review of previous edition: '... precise account of the science, accompanied by figures, graphs, boxes on specific points, and summaries at the end of each chapter, with questions for students ... ranges beyond the science into the diplomacy, politics, economics and ethics of the problem, which together present a formidable challenge to human understanding and capacity for action.' Sir Crispin Tickell, The Times Higher Education Supplement

Review of previous edition: '... a widely praised book on global warming and its consequences.' The Economist

Review of previous edition: '... an interesting account of the topic for the general reader.' Environmental Assessment

Review of previous edition: '... very thorough and presents a balanced, impartial picture.' Jonathan Shanklin, Journal of the British Astronomical Association

Review of previous edition: 'I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone concerned about global warming. It provides and excellent essentially non-technical guide on scientific and political aspects of the subject. It is an essential briefing for students and science teachers.' Tony Waters, The Observatory

Review of previous edition: 'For the non-technical reader, the best program guide to the political and scientific debate is John Houghton's book Global Warming: The Complete Briefing. With this book in hand you are ready to make sense of the debate and reach your own conclusions.' Alan Hecht, Climate Change

Review of previous edition: 'This is a remarkable book ... It is a model of clear exposition and comprehensible writing ... Quite apart from its value as a background reader for science teachers.' Andrew Bishop, Association for Science Education

Review of previous edition: 'Global Warming remains the best single-volume guide to the science of climate change.' Greg Terrill, The Times Literary Supplement

Descrizione del libro:

Sir John Houghton's definitive, full-colour guide to climate change is brought fully up-to-date with the latest IPCC findings for students across a wide range of disciplines. The simple, logical flow of ideas gives an invaluable grounding in the science, physical and human impacts, and need for action on global warming.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1107091675
• ISBN 13: 9781107091672
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 5
• Numero di pagine: 396