Fundamentals of Weather and Climate
Dr. Robin McIlveen was previously a lecturer in Environmental Science at Lancaster University's Institute of Environmental and Biological Sciences.
Most of us are unaware of the enormous scale, power, and complexity of the atmosphere. With the effects of global climate change becoming more apparent, it is critical to understand the processes that underpin our weather and climate.
Among the best books on meteorology, Fundamentals of Weather and Climate is an engaging and insightful treatment of the behavior of the lower atmosphere that takes a quantitative approach to describing the mechanisms involved. It begins with an overview of the atmosphere and its components before introducing the physics that drive weather systems and then applies those principles to specific systems of varying scales and latitudes. Finally, the text connects this information to the issue of anthropogenic climate change.
Fundamentals of Weather and Climate includes extensive pedagogical features such as end-of-chapter questions, key points, and custom-drawn illustrations that help students visualize the processes and interactions described. A companion website provides resources for both students and teachers.
Author: Robin McIlveen
Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Weather-Climate-Robin-McIlveen/dp/0199215421/
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