Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 331 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
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. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Climatology.
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Climatology. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Oliver, John E.
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Glantz, Michael H.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Bridgman, H.A. (Howard A.). Global climate system. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006 9780521826426 (DLC) 2006286286 (OCoLC)65468216 |
ISBN |
9780511648496 (electronic book) |
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0511648499 (electronic book) |
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0511239386 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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9780511239380 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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051124729X (electronic book ; Mobipocket Reader) |
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9780511247293 (electronic book ; Mobipocket Reader) |
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0511240538 |
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9780511240539 |
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0511241054 |
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9780511241055 |
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9780511817984 (electronic book) |
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0511817983 (electronic book) |
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052182642X (hardback) |
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9780521826426 |
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9781107668379 |
Standard No. |
9780521826426 |
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