Global Climate Change

ISBN-13: 9780367692063 / Twarda / 2023 / 712 str.

David Kitchen

Opis

Earth’s climate is changing. This book investigates the scientific, environmental, social, political and economic aspects of climate change. It enables students to reach an informed opinion and encourages active engagement in finding solutions.

Recenzje

"Human-caused climate change is increasing risks to our global health, security, and economic stability. Kitchen’s text is an invaluable resource for instructors who wish to prepare their students to engage in the important policy discussions taking place regarding climate change adaptation and mitigation. The text is thorough, yet easy to read, as it is filled with superb illustrations, thought boxes, and stunning color schemes. I have been teaching for over 30 years and this is the best textbook I have ever used for any course."

Scott A. Mandia, Suffolk County Community College, NY, USA.

Spis treści

Part 1 – The Evidence: Is this Normal?  Chapter 1 – "So, What’s Up with the Weather?"  Chapter 2 – The Evidence: Observing Climate Change  Part 2 – Follow the Energy: Atmosphere, Oceans, and Climate  Chapter 3 – Energy and Earth’s Climate  Chapter 4 – Understanding Weather and Climate  Part 3 – Deep Time: A Long History of Natural Climate Change  Chapter 5 – Revealing Ancient Climate  Chapter 6 – Climate History  Part 4 – Impacts of Climate Change: From Polar Bears to Politics Chapter 7 – The Global Impact of Climate Change  Chapter 8 – People and Politics  Part 5 – Global Solutions: Managing the Crisis Chapter 9 – The Energy Crisis  Chapter 10 – Turning Knowledge into Action

O autorze

David Kitchen is Associate Dean and Associate Professor at the University of Richmond in Virginia, USA.