Encyclopedia of climate and weather / Stephen H. Schneider, editor in chief.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Schneider, Stephen Henry.

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Climatology--Encyclopedias.

Climatology.

Weather--Encyclopedias.

Weather.

Genre:

Encyclopedias.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (2 volumes (xvi, 929 pages)) : illustrations, maps

Edition:

Second edition.

Other Title:

Climate and weather

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 2011.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

This is a multidiscipline encyclopedia set that brings together practical and scientific issues related to the modern study of weather. Scientific principles from physics, chemistry, astronomy, and ecology are applies to agriculture, forestry, recreation, aviation, shipping and human health. Coverage includes biomes, fuels, forests, oceans, glaciers and energy systems. History, political science and literature are also included. The alphabetically arranged articles vary from brief definitions to multiple columns; country and regional weather summaries are comprehensive. Some topics are treated in essays that are subdivided. A few biographies are included. Articles have bibliographies and there is a glossary, a directory of contributors, and an index. This is an excellent source and is highly recommended for middle and high school science collections.

Contents:

v. 1. A-K

v. 2. L-Z.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Other Format:

Print version: Encyclopedia of climate and weather.

ISBN:

9780195313864

0195313860

OCLC:

714782397

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.