The global climate system : patterns, processes, and teleconnections / Howard Bridgman, John E. Oliver ; with contributions from Michael Glantz [and others]
Published
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006
Oscillations and teleconnections -- Tropical climates -- Middle latitude climates -- Climate of the polar realms -- Post-glacial climatic change and variability -- Urban impacts on climate -- Human response to climate change -- ESSAY : Model interpretation of climate signals : An application to Asian monsoon climate (Lau) -- Conclusions and the future of climate research
Summary
This textbook considers the physical, social and economic aspects of the global climate system, through readable accounts of recent advances in climatology. Chapters contain essays by respected specialists in the field to enhance the understanding of selected topics. It is invaluable to advanced students of climatology and atmospheric science
