Climatology

ISBN-13: 9780367362850 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 326 str.

A. Austin Miller

Opis

Originally published in 1931 (this re-issues the 8^th 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.

Spis treści

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

O autorze

A. Austin Miller