Author: David Coley Title: Energy and Climate Change: Creating a Sustainable Future ISBN: 9780470853139 Pub date: 4/28/2008 Price: ÂŁ34.95
Energy and Climate Change: Creating a Sustainable Future provides an up-to-date introduction to the subject examining the relationship between energy and our global environment. The book covers the fundamentals of the subject, discussing what energy is, why it is important, as well as the detrimental effect on the environment following our use of energy. Energy is placed at the front of a discussion of geo-systems, living systems, technological development and the global environment, enabling the reader to develop a deeper understanding of magnitudes. Learning is re-enforced, and the relevance of the topic broadened, through the use of several conceptual veins running through the book. One of these is an attempt to demonstrate how systems are related to each other through energy and energy flows. Examples being wind-power, and bio-mass which are really solar power via another route; how the energy used to evaporate sea water must be related to the potential for hydropower; and where a volcanos energy really comes from. With fermi-like problems and student exercises incorporated throughout every chapter, this text provides the perfect companion to the growing number of students taking an interest in the subject. About the topic Over the past twenty years or so interest in energy, both in the abstract and in mankinds use of it, has been brought to the fore, especially since the twin concepts of global warming and climate change have become more widely reported. This has led to a growing interest in the subject amongst students at the academic level and is evident in the increasing number choosing to take such courses.
Author: Stuart Harrad Title: Student Projects in Environmental Science ISBN: 9780470845660 Pub date: 5/9/2008 Price: ÂŁ19.99
Research projects are among the core components of many undergraduate and Masters degrees within environmental science and physical geography, and students increasingly undertake courses in quantitative research methodology before starting on their own assignment. This one-stop-shop text guides students through their research project from the initial stages of choosing a suitable topic, of conducting the relevant experiments and interpreting the data, through to effective presentation of the results. Takes a case-study approach to illustrate the range of environmental science topics, with cases supplied by specialists in the field. Practical worked examples and self-assessment tasks illustrate key statistical and mathematical points so as to keep heavy theory to a minimum. Covers software such as Excel, SPSS and mathematical modelling, and includes statistical tables About the topic Quantitative methodology is a key aspect of any environmental science or physical geography research project at undergraduate and Masters level where students design, carry out and document their research on a chosen topic. To successfully complete such projects students need a general grounding in statistical procedures, working with software packages such as Excel and SPSS, and mathematical modelling.
Author: Richard W. Battarbee Title: Natural Climate Variability and Global Warming: A Holocene Perspective ISBN: 9781405159050 Pub date: 8/1/2008 Price: ÂŁ55
Whilst there is now overwhelming evidence that greenhouse-gas pollution is becoming the dominant process responsible for global warming, it is also clear that the climate system varies quite naturally on different timescales. Predicting the course of future climate change consequently requires an understanding of the natural variability of the climate system as well as the effects of human-induced change. This book is concerned with our current understanding of natural climate change, its variability on decadal to centennial time-scales, the extent to which climate models of different kinds simulate past variability, and the role of past climate variability in explaining changes to natural ecosystems and to human society over the later part of the Holocene. The book highlights the need to improve not only our understanding of the physical system through time but also to improve our knowledge of how people may have influenced the climate system in the past and have been influenced by it, both directly and indirectly.. This ground-breaking text addresses predictable modification in the climate system in the context of global warming. Ideal for researchers and advanced students, it explores current thinking on natural climate change. Addresses the natural variability of the climate system in the context of global warming. Contributes substantially to the ongoing discussion on global warming. Integrates state of the art research and brings together modeling and data communities in a balanced way. Considers questions of climate change on different time-scales. Natural climate variability and global warming is clearly an important book, well-focused and distinctive, with fundamental things to say about Holocene science and its interface with the practical problem of global warming. It is an authoritative, up-to-date summary and synthesis of current knowledge in this area and is attractively produced with clear, colour illustrations throughout. It is a must for all university libraries and our private book collections. About the author Rick Battarbee is Professor of Environmental Change and Director of the Environmental Change Research Centre at UCL. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and a Foreign Member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters and was the Chair of the European Science Foundation program HOLIVAR. Heather Binney is a Research Fellow in the Environmental Change Research Centre, UCL. She is a palynologist with a special interest in pollen-vegetation relationships.
Author: C. Nick Hewitt Title: Atmospheric Science for Environmental Scientists ISBN: 9781405156905 Pub date: 1/28/2009 Price: ÂŁ37.50
Climate change and air quality are two of the most pressing issues facing Mankind. This book gives undergraduate and graduate students and professionals working in the science and policy of pollution, climate change and air quality a broad and up-to-date account of our understanding of the processes that occur in the atmosphere, how these are changing as Mans relentless use of natural resources continues and what effects these changes are having on the Earths climate and the quality of the air we breath. Written by an international team of experts, this text gives an excellent overview of our current understanding of the state of the Earths atmosphere and how it is changing. It is an invaluable resource for students, teachers and professionals. Key features: End of chapter questions; each chapter includes both basic concepts and more in-depth material, allowing faculty to direct students accordingly; most up-to-date treatment of key issues such as stratospheric chemistry, urban air pollution, and climate change. About the author Nick Hewitt is Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry at Lancaster University, UK. His main research interests are in understanding how the biosphere and the atmosphere interact: how emissions of trace gases from the biosphere affect the atmosphere, and how the changing atmospheric environment affects the biosphere. Andrea Jackson is a senior lecturer of Atmospheric Chemistry within the Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Leeds, UK. Her main research interests involve investigating the gas phase chemistry of oxidant species in the atmosphere and more recently the physics and chemistry of polar frost flowers and their resultant sea-salt aerosol in order to understand their impact on the atmospheric chemistry of these regions.
Author: David Johns Title: A New Conservation Politics: Power, Organization Building and Effectiveness ISBN: 9781405190145 Pub date: 3/27/2009 Price: ÂŁ24.99
Despite many successes in the field of conservation, species extinction rates continue to climb and wild areas and habitats continue to be lost. Many look to more (or better) biology and ecology to solve the problem but the obstacles are not just scientific but political. To stop the 6th great extinction the conservation movement must become much stronger, more tenacious, and more effective. By learning from its own history and especially from the movements that abolished slavery, brought down apartheid, changed gender relations, and expanded democratic rights, conservationists can become more successful. This book brings together in one place and in a highly usable format the lessons of those movements culled from practitioners and academic analysts. "Protecting Earth's rich web of life, and our only known living companions in the universe, depends upon people caring enough to act. This book shows conservationists how to evoke the caring and action necessary to change policy and ultimately society." Paul R Ehrlich, Bing Professor of Population Studies, Stanford University and author of The Dominant Animal: Human Evolution and the Environment This timely book by David Johns explains why facts alone dont motivate and mobilize people to care for the natural world. Even better, Johns spells out what will work, based on a frank and informed assessment of human nature applied to social and political movements. If you would rather see change than be right, this readable and authoritative guide should be your bible. Michael SoulĂŠ, Professor Emeritus, Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz For me, this is a truly fascinating book. I spend much of my time writing--trying to write the stories we need to tell--and the rest of it helping run national and global mobilizations on climate change (Step It Up and now 350.org). I think David Johns has done a tremendous job of linking together insights about useful rhetoric and very practical notions about organizing. If you're trying to save a river, a forest, or a planet you need to read this book. Bill McKibben, Scholar-in-Residence, Middlebury College About the author An activist and teacher, David Johns has co-founded and directed NGOs doing science-based large-scale conservation. He teaches politics and law at Portland State University. David has also been active in a variety campaigns, worked for elected officials, advised government, and published widely on conservation politics.
Author: Margaret Cargill Title: Writing Scientific Research Articles: Strategy and Steps ISBN: 9781405186193 Pub date: 3/27/2009 Price: ÂŁ17.99
"Margaret Cargills background as a linguist and research communications educator and Patrick OConnors experience as both research scientist and educator synergize to improve both the science and art of scientific writing. If the authors goal is to give scientists the tools to write and publish compelling, well documented, clear narratives that convey their work honestly and in proper context, they have succeeded admirably." Veterinary Pathology, July 2009 "[The book is] clearly written, has a logical step-by-step structure, is easy to read and contains a lot of sensible advice about how to get scientific work published in international journals. The book is a most useful addition to the literature covering scientific writing." Aquaculture International, April 2009 Writing Scientific Research Articles: Strategy and Steps guides authors in how to write, as well as what to write, to improve their chances of having their articles accepted for publication in international, peer reviewed journals. The book is designed for scientists who use English as a first or an additional language; for research students and those who teach them paper writing skills; and for early-career researchers wanting to hone their skills as authors and mentors. It provides clear processes for selecting target journals and writing each section of a manuscript, starting with the results. The stepwise learning process uses practical exercises to develop writing and data presentation skills through analysis of well-written example papers. Strategies are presented for responding to referee comments, as well as ideas for developing discipline-specific English language skills for manuscript writing. The book is designed for use by individuals or in a class setting. Visit the companion site at www.writeresearch.com.au for more information. About the author Margaret Cargill is an applied linguist with over 15 years experience as a research communication educator. Her current research centres on innovative collaborative methods for helping scientists develop high-level skills for communicating their research findings effectively in the international arena. She has worked extensively in Australia, Europe and Asia with scientists of many language and cultural backgrounds.Patrick O'Connor is a research ecologist, environmental consultant and science educator. His work over the last 10 years has focussed on the use of scientific principles in designing and evaluating environmental programs for governments and statutory authorities in Australia. His research interests and scientific publications span fields of terrestrial ecology and detection of change in plant and animal communities.
Author: Graham Currell Title: Essential Mathematics and Statistics for Science, 2nd Edition ISBN: 9780470694480 Pub date: 4/17/2009 Price: ÂŁ27.50
This book is a completely revised and updated version of this invaluable text which allows science students to extend necessary skills and techniques, with the topics being developed through examples in science which are easily understood by students from a range of disciplines. The introductory approach eases students into the subject, progressing to cover topics relevant to first and second year study and support data analysis for final year projects. The revision of the material in the book has been matched, on the accompanying website, with the extensive use of video, providing worked answers to over 200 questions in the book plus additional tutorial support. The second edition has also improved the learning approach for key topic areas to make it even more accessible and user-friendly, making it a perfect resource for students of all abilities. The expanding website provides a wide range of support material, providing a study environment within which students can develop their independent learning skills, in addition to providing resources that can be used by tutors for integration into other science-based programmes. Hallmark Features: Applied approach providing mathematics and statistics from the first to final years of undergraduate science courses. Second edition substantially revised to improve the learning approach to key topics and the organisation of resources for ease of use in teaching. Companion website at www.wiley.com/go/currellmaths2 providing: Over 200 videos showing step-by-step workings of problems in the book. Additional materials including related topic areas, applications, and tutorials on Excel and Minitab. Interactive multiple-choice questions for self-testing, with step-by-step video feedback for any wrong answers. A developing resource of study plans for useful topics and applications. Figures from the book for downloading. About the topic Mathematics and statistics are two subjects that most undergraduates in science dislike and are ill prepared for. They do however form an essential part of most scientists required training. The aim of this book and website is to provide the reader with a basic introduction to the mathematical and statistical techniques that science students really need to understand, without giving them too much theory or unnecessary content, which can frequently be off-putting. The First Edition of Essential mathematics and statistics for science was published by Wiley in 2005. Since its Publication sales of the current edition of Essential mathematics and statistics for science have remained strong because it provides an accessible introduction to the subject for undergraduates. Students therefore like the book and find it a useful study aid. Essential mathematics has a market niche and the authors intend to stick with this niche for the Second Edition.
Author: Peter G. Knight Title: Glacier Science and Environmental Change ISBN: 9781405196536 Pub date: 7/17/2009 Price: ÂŁ39.95
About the author Dr Peter Knight was brought up in Birmingham, England, and educated in geography and glaciology at the Universities of Oxford and Aberdeen. He teaches physical geography at Keele University, and carries out research in glaciology and glacial geomorphology both in the laboratory and at field sites in Iceland, Greenland, and the UK.
Author: Matthew M. Bennett Title: Glacial Geology: Ice Sheets and Landforms, 2nd Edition ISBN: 9780470516911 Pub date: 7/28/2009 Price: ÂŁ29.95
The new Second Edition of Glacial Geology provides a modern, comprehensive summary of glacial geology and geomorphology. It is has been thoroughly revised and updated from the original First Edition. This book will appeal to all students interested in the landforms and sediments that make up glacial landscapes. The aim of the book is to outline glacial landforms and sediments and to provide the reader with the tools required to interpret glacial landscapes. It describes how glaciers work and how the processes of glacial erosion and deposition which operate within them are recorded in the glacial landscape. The Second Edition is presented in the same clear and concise format as the First Edition, providing detailed explanations that are not cluttered with unnecessary detail. Additions include a new chapter on Glaciations around the Globe, demonstrating the range of glacial environments present on Earth today and a new chapter on Palaeoglaciology, explaining how glacial landforms and sediments are used in ice-sheet reconstructions. Like the original book, text boxes are used throughout to explain key concepts and to introduce students to case study material from the glacial literature. Newly updated sections on Further Reading are also included at the end of each chapter to point the reader towards key references. The book is illustrated throughout with colour photographs and illustrations. About the topic Glacial geology is the study of the landforms and sediments created by glaciers, both past and present. Glaciers may range in size from small valley glaciers, such as those found in the European Alps, to large ice sheets such as that in Antarctica. Within Earth history glaciers have grown and decayed many times. The present landscape is a function of the glaciers which grew and decayed during the Cenozoic age. The glaciers of the Cenozoic have created a distinct landscape of landforms and sediments. This glacial landscape survives today and influences the way we build roads, railways, factories and houses. The First Edition of Glacial Geology: Ice Sheets and Landforms was published by Wiley in 1996. Since its publication, a number of new books have been published in this field, including Benn Glaciers and Glaciation (Arnold), which is a definitive text book for the advanced researcher. A number of edited volumes have also appeared (e.g. Evans Glacial Landsytems). Despite this, sales of the current edition of Glacial Geology have remained strong because it provides an accessible introduction to the subject for undergraduates. Students therefore like the book and find it a useful study aid. Glacial Geology has a market niche and the authors intend to stick with this niche for the Second Edition rather than trying to emulate our competitors. We will also maintain the strong emphasis on geomorphology and sedimentology, subjects that we know appeal to undergraduate students.
Author: Paul Markowski Title: Mesoscale Meteorology in Midlatitudes ISBN: 9780470742136 Pub date: 1/15/2010 Price: ÂŁ55
Mesoscale Meteorology in Mid-Latitudes presents the dynamics of mesoscale meteorological phenomena in a highly accessible, student-friendly manner. The books clear mathematical treatments are complimented by highquality photographs and illustrations. Comprehensive coverage of subjects including boundary layer mesoscale phenomena, orographic phenomena and deep convection is brought together with the latest developments in the field to provide an invaluable resource for mesoscale meteorology students. Mesoscale Meteorology in MidLatitudes functions as a comprehensive, easy-to-use undergraduate textbook while also providing a useful reference for graduate students, research scientists and weather industry professionals. Illustrated in full colour throughout Includes self assessment problems for every chapter Covers the latest developments and research in the field Comprehensive coverage of deep convection and its initiation Uses real life examples of phenomena taken from broad geographical areas to demonstrate the practical aspects of the science About the topic Mesoscale Meteorology is the study of weather systems smaller than synoptic scale systems but larger than microscale and storm-scale cumulus systems. Horizontal dimensions generally range from around 5 kilometers to several hundred kilometers. Examples of mesoscale weather systems are sea breezes, squall lines, and mesoscale convective complexes. (The synoptic scale in meteorology (also known as large scale or cyclonic scale) is a horizontal length scale of the order of 1000 kilometres (about 620 miles) or more. This corresponds to a horizontal scale typical of mid-latitude depressions. Most high and low pressure areas seen on weather maps are synoptic-scale systems.) Mesoscale meteorology relates to meteorological phenomena approximately 2 to 200 kilometers in horizontal extent; thunderstorms and squall lines are two examples of mesoscale events. This text is concerned with the dynamics of mesoscale meteorological phenomena. Mesoscale phenomena have horizontal scales in the 2-2000 km range; the mesoscale lies between the microscale (horizontal scales 2000 km). Examples of mesoscale phenomena include individual thunderstorms, squall lines, bow echoes, gravity waves, terrain-induced circulations, lake-effect snowbands, and sea and land breezes. The authors believe there is a clear need for a textbook in this area. Currently 17 institutions in the US are using the book, even as it remains only a draft as of yet and this in itself is a clear demonstration of this need (the authors have not marketed their book at allmost people discover it by word-of-mouth from others already using it). The most widely used book for undergraduate mesoscale meteorology classes in the past has been Mesoscale Meteorology and Forecasting, edited by P. Ray and published by the American Meteorological Society. In the authors opinion, that book is limited for use in a course as some parts of the book are now dated (it was written in 1986), and it was not written as a textbook In the US there are currently 150 universities who teach Meteorology degree programmes. 90 are listed as offering a bachelors degree. The majority of these programs that offer a bachelors degree will run mesoscale meteorology classes. The authors estimate that of these 90 approximately 75 would teach Mesocale Meteorology with between 20-30 students per class.
Author: Maarten Ambaum Title: Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere ISBN: 9780470745151 Pub date: 4/9/2010 Price: ÂŁ45
Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere offers a concise and thorough introduction on how basic thermodynamics naturally leads on to advanced topics in atmospheric physics. The book starts by covering the basics of thermodynamics and its applications in atmospheric science. The later chapters describe major applications, specific to more specialized areas of atmospheric physics, including vertical structure and stability, cloud formation, and radiative processes. The book concludes with a discussion of non-equilibrium thermodynamics as applied to the atmosphere. This book provides a thorough introduction and invaluable grounding for specialised literature on the subject. Introduces a wide range of areas associated with atmospheric physics Starts from basic level thermal physics. Ideally suited for readers with a general physics background. About the topic Thermal physics of the atmosphere, along with dynamics of the atmosphere, forms the basis of atmospheric science. Here, the emphasis is on how basic thermodynamics (as familiar to the core audience of the book) naturally leads on to advanced topics in atmospheric physics. Being a core subject, this area will be covered in some form or another by all atmospheric science courses. This particular book is aimed at advanced level courses where the emphasis is on quantitative deduction with a strong basis in physics.
Author: Joseph Alcamo Title: Climate Change in Europe ISBN: 9781405196185 Pub date: 11/10/2010 Price: ÂŁ24.99
Although there is wide public interest in climate change, most of the latest information is available only in technical reports. This ground-breaking text makes crucial information about climate change widely available to teachers, students, political leaders, and citizens. Describing the implications of climate change in Europe, the book presents the latest most reliable information from IPCC reports in a readable and accessible form. It covers not only the expected impacts of climate change in Europe, but also the actions that society can take to adapt to it. About the topic The interest of the public and scientific community in climate change reached a new peak in 2007. It was the year of the UK's "Stern Report" asserting that climate change in future decades could seriously damage the world's economy. It was also the year in which the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published three extensive volumes providing finer detail than ever before about future consequences of climate change. Then in December came the ultimate acknowledgment of the importance of climate change when the IPCC and Al Gore were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their public work on the impact of changing climate. Although the public and private sector is convinced of the importance of climate change, relatively little has been written for this audience in plain, understandable language. In this book we present the very latest findings from the latest information from the IPCC on climate impacts in Europe (available at http:// www.gtp89.dial.pipex.com/12.pdf) in an understandable form to a wide general audience. About the author Professor Joseph Alcamo Center for Environmental Systems Research University of Kassel Germany Professor Jorgen Olesen Department of Agroecology and Environment Aarhus University Denmark
Author: Fung Title: Modelling the Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources ISBN: 9781405196710 Pub date: 4/22/2010 Price: ÂŁ50 This book is novel in that it shows how to carry out the end-to-end approach to adaptation and management to climate change, explaining assumptions and limitations at every step of the process. It also delves into the area of robust decision-making under conditions of deep uncertainty not only now but also the future, as climate models continue to develop. This book endeavours to see the models for what they are and show how the information contained in them can be used effectively. The quantitative assessment of the impact of climate change on water availability and water resources management requires knowledge of climate, hydrological/ hydrogeological and water resources models, and particularly the relationships between each of them. This book treats each of the subjects in turn with the water resources modeller in mind, and will culminate in a set of case studies using real-life examples to illustrate the steps required and the problems that can be faced. Shows how new modeling techniques can elucidate links between climate, hydrology and water resources Shows both strengths and limitations of models Shows how modeling can be used at different special scales About the topic The Fourth Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, released in 2007, strongly emphasised that substantial climate change is inevitable, and that this is due to anthropogenic causes. The question now is not whether climate change is happening, but what measures are required for effective management in order to adapt to its impacts. The effects of climate change need to be quantified by decisionmakers and researchers alike. However, the path from climate change and hydrological models through to water resources management is expansive and multi-disciplinary. In addition, ever more complicated impacts models are being constructed and meteorological packages made available to the user community. For example, the UK government has invested ÂŁ2 million in a new set of climate change scenarios, to be launched in November 2008, which attempt to deal with the uncertainties of climate models specific to the UK. With the new IPCC report and these country-specific scenarios, the time has come to review current methodologies used in the field, and provide guidance on practical approaches to develop strategies for adaptation to the impacts of climate change.
Author: Jeffrey E. Foss Title: Beyond Environmentalism: A Philosophy of Nature ISBN: 9780470179413 Pub date: 4/9/2009 Price: ÂŁ43.5
This one-of-a-kind book provides thoughtful insight into the current relationship between humankind and the environment Beyond Environmentalism is the first book of its kind to present a timely and relevant analysis of environmentalism. The author's decades of experience as a philosopher of science allow him to critically comprehend scientific issues and to develop and explain sound, ethical policies in response to them. The result is a volume that builds a philosophy of nature and helps the reader assess humankind's relationship with and impact on the world around us. This innovative book discusses the inconsistencies, both scientific and philosophical, of popular environmentalism and sheds new perspectives on the issues, causes, and debates that embrace society today. The goal is not to settle environmental issues once and for all, but rather to provide the basis for more reasoned, scientific, and productive debates. With its balanced approach to provocative issues, Beyond Environmentalism serves as an excellent, thought-provoking supplement for courses on environmental studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also an interesting and accessible read for anyone with a general interest in environmental issues. About the topic Todays educated readers have an interest in environmental issues. Environmental facts, values, and actions are playing ever larger, more prominent roles in a wide range of disciplines, professions, and societies. To be wellinformed is one thing; to be able to share different perspectives on the same issues is another matter. Increasingly, forums for debate of environmental issues appear to be cropping up everywhere, from the chambers of the US Congress to the halls of higher education. As the world struggles with the measures and values of right and wrong, it is important that the data on environmental concerns is accurate and that the channels for communication are open. About the author JEFFREY E. FOSS (Ph.D. University of Western Ontario) is Professor of philosophy at the University of Victoria in British Columbia (Canada). He has an extensive record of scholarly publication, including two locally published books and one in-development. He has also spent his professional career in the philosophical investigation of science where he has for a long time wondered about the varying and uneven standards of evidence and proof within the environmental sciences. He is listed in CANADIAN WHOS WHO.
Author: David R. Keller Title: Environmental Ethics: The Big Questions ISBN: 9781405176392 Pub date: 2/12/2010 Price: ÂŁ60 Through a series of multidisciplinary readings, Environmental Ethics: The Big Questions contextualizes environmental ethics within the history of Western intellectual tradition and traces the development of theory since the 1970s. Includes an extended introduction that provides an historical and thematic introduction to the field of environmental ethics Features a selection of brief original essays on why to study environmental ethics by leaders in the field Contextualizes environmental ethics within the history of the Western intellectual tradition by exploring anthropocentric (human-centered) and nonanthropocentric precedents Offers an interdisciplinary approach to the field by featuring seminal work from eminent philosophers, biologists, ecologists, historians, economists, sociologists, anthropologists, nature writers, business writers, and others Designed to be used with a web-site which contains a continuously updated archive of case studies. About the author David R. Keller is Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Center for the Study of Ethics at Utah Valley University. He is co-editor of The Philosophy of Ecology: From Science to Synthesis (with Frank Golley, 2000), and co-author of Ethics in Action (with Peggy Connolly, Becky Cox-White and Martin G. Leever, WileyBlackwell, 2009), a case-based approach to introducing ethics and environmental issues.
Author: Wolfgang Behringer Title: A Cultural History of Climate ISBN: 9780745645285 Pub date: 11/13/2009 Price: ÂŁ55
Global warming and the future of the climate is one of the greatest challenges of our time, but what do we know about climate variations 500 years ago, or 5000 years ago? How can we know anything at all about the history of weather? What impact have climate changes had on human prosperity and the spirit of invention? In this major new book Wolfgang Behringer introduces us to the latest historical research on the development of the earth's climate. He focuses above all on the cultural reactions to climate change through the ages, showing how even minor changes in the climate sometimes resulted in major social, political and religious upheavals. By examining how our predecessors responded to climate changes, Behringer provides us with a fresh basis for thinking about how we might address the serious climatic challenges we face today. About the author Professor of History and Chair of Early Modern History at Saarland University, Germany
Author: Anthony Giddens Title: Politics of Climate Change ISBN: 9780745646930 Pub date: 3/20/2009 Price: ÂŁ12.99
About the author Anthony Giddens is the former director of the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is now a member of the House of Lords. His many books include The Third Way and Europe in the Global Age.
Author: Paul Virilio Title: University of Disaster ISBN: 9780745645049 Pub date: 10/30/2009 Price: ÂŁ45
This fascinating and timely book examines global warming and the destruction of biodiversity and their implications. Paul Virilio is one of the trendiest and most influential writers in the area of French cultural and media theory. His books examine the speeding up of life and the transformations of vision, politics and war associated with the development of new technologies.