A Short Introduction to Climate Change

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ISBN: 9781107618763

Tony Eggleton (Australian National University, Canberra)

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English

Cambridge University Press
12 October 2012

Mathematics & Sciences; Global warming; Social impact of environmental issues; Sustainability

A clear, balanced and well documented account of one of the most important issues of our time. It covers developments in climate science over the past 250 years and shows that recent climate change is more than the result of natural variability. It explains the difference between weather and climate by examining changes in temperature, rainfall, Arctic ice and ocean currents. It also considers the consequences of the use of fossil fuels and discusses some of the ways to reduce further global warming. Eggleton avoids the use of scientific jargon to provide a reader-friendly explanation of the science of climate change. Concise, yet comprehensive and richly illustrated with a wealth of full-colour figures and photographs, this is essential reading for anyone with an interest in climate science and in the future of our planet.

By: Tony Eggleton (Australian National University Canberra)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 580g
ISBN: 9781107618763
ISBN 10: 1107618762
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 12 October 2012
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface; 1. The spirit of enquiry; 2. Global warming; 3. Weather is not climate; 4. The thermostat; 5. Droughts and flooding rains; 6. Snow and ice; 7. The ocean; 8. From ice-house to greenhouse; 9. The last two thousand years; 10. Carbon dioxide and methane; 11. Denial; 12. Bet your grandchildrens' lives on it too?

Reviews for A Short Introduction to Climate Change

'... an exceptionally lucid account of the basic science of climate change ... [it] provides clear insights for non-specialists into how scientists probe into the workings of the climate system and why we have confidence in what we know.' Professor Will Steffen, Executive Director, ANU Climate Change Institute 'A readable, non-technical and fascinating overview of the global warming problem by a leading Australian geologist. This succinct review provides an authoritative and convincing demonstration of the magnitude and seriousness of this problem.' Professor Tom Wigley, Climate and Global Dynamics Division, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research 'The book fully references the relevant scientific literature throughout ... Highly recommended.' M. K. Cleaveland, Choice '... this volume has much to offer all readers and not just those who are familiar with Australia's weather and climate.' Peter Rogers, International Journal of Meteorology 'It is rare for one person to encapsulate what is known about climate change in a single manuscript. But Eggleton has done just that ... As a practicing scientist who lives and breathes climate change, I find tremendous value in this book ... It is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the climate ... is a book that is accessible and accurate. It is hard to imagine this could have been done better.' John Abraham, Reports of the National Center for Science Education