Michael L. Bender
Paleoclimate
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691145556
- author:
- Michael L. Bender
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Paleoclimate: A Study of Earth's Long-Term Climate History
Earth's climate has undergone dramatic changes over millions of years, with periods of glaciation and warmth that have shaped our planet. This comprehensive introduction to paleoclimatology explores the causes and effects of these changes, providing vital insights into anthropogenic global warming.
Michael Bender provides a concise and sophisticated overview of the subject, covering the major periods in Earth's history, controls on climate, and the record of past climate change. The book concludes with a discussion of the Holocene era and the impact of human endeavor on modern climate patterns.