Value of the Weather

Originally published in 1970, this book brings together the most significant and pertinent associations between man's economic and social activities, and the variations in the atmospheric environment. Particular emphasis is placed on economic activities and the weather, economic analysis of weather and the benefits and costs of weather knowledge. In addition, some of the sociological, physiological, political, planning and legal aspects of atmospheric resources are discussed.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Weather Variations 3. Economic Activities 4. Sociological and Physiological Aspects 5. Economic Analysis of Weather 6. Weather Knowledge: Benefits and Costs 7. Political, Planning and Legal Aspects 8. Conclusion Indexes: Subject, Geographical, Organization, Author.

About the author

W. J. Maunder

Summary

Originally published in 1970, this book brings together the most significant and pertinent associations between man’s economic and social activities, and the variations in the atmospheric environment.

Product details

• Authors: W. J. Maunder
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2021
• EAN: 9780367362591
• ISBN: 978-0-367-36259-1
• No. of pages: 424
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Pollution, Climate and Change
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Environmental Economics, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, Environmental Economics, environmental science, engineering & technology, Meteorology & climatology, Meteorology and climatology, Environmental science, engineering and technology