Climatology

Originally published in 1931 (this re-issues the 8th edition of 1953), this book gives students a comprehensive account of global climatic types and the impact of climate on economics, issues of race, health, meteorology and geography. Climate change is covered from earliest times up until the middle of the twentieth century. The material is supplemented with 82 black and white maps/diagrams.

Sommario

1. The Meaning and Scope of Climatology 2. The Elements of Climate 3. The Factors of Climate 4. Air Masses 5. The Classification of Climates 6. Equatorial Climates 7. Tropical Climates 8. Tropical Monsoon Climates 9. Western Margin Warm-Temperate Climates 10. Eastern Margin Warm-Temperate Climates 11. Cool Temperate Climates 12. Cold Climates 13. Arctic Climates 14. Desert Climates 15. Mountain Climates 16. Changes of Climate

Info autore

A. Austin Miller

Riassunto

Originally published in 1931 (this re-issues the 8th edition of 1953), this book gives students a comprehensive account of global climatic types and the impact of climate on economics, issues of race, health, meteorology and geography. Climate change is covered from earliest times up until the middle of the twentieth century.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: A. Austin Miller
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.10.2021
• EAN: 9780367362850
• ISBN: 978-0-367-36285-0
• Pagine: 326
• Serie: Routledge Library Editions: Pollution, Climate and Change
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Altro; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Environmental Economics, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, Environmental Economics, environmental science, engineering & technology, Industry & industrial studies, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Industry and industrial studies