Product Description

A comprehensive introduction to weather processes and climatic conditions around the world, observed changes and projected future trends: an updated edition, invaluable to all students of the earth's atmosphere and world climate.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #117736 in Books
• Published on: 2003-08-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 472 pages

Review
'I recommend this book to all those studying the earth's atmosphere and world climate.' - Helmut Mayer, Meteorologische Zeitschrift

'Very well written and strong on detail but still student-friendly...over the years it has evolved to take on the latest ideas and literature.' - Professor Guy M. Robinson, Kingston University

'I've used Atmosphere, Weather and Climate in my introductory and upper division physical geography and weather and climate courses in both the US and Canada. The authors have done a superb job incorporating new discoveries into an already well-written text.' - Dr Steve LaDochy, Department of Geography and Urban Analysis, California State University, Los Angeles

'A comprehensive treatment of the principles and processes that determine the spatial and temporal variability of our weather and climate.' - O.W. Archibold, Department of Geography, University of Saskatchewan

'It is likely to stay in the vanguard of recommended texts into the next millennium.' - Progress in Physical Geography

'I've used Atmosphere, Weather & Climate in my introductory and upper division physical geography and weather & climate courses in both the U.S. and Canada. The authors have done a superb job incorporating new discoveries into an already well-written text. - Dr Steve LaDochy, Department of Geography and Urban Analysis, California State University, Los Angeles

From the Back Cover
Atmosphere, Weather and Climate is the essential introduction to weather processes and climatic conditions around the world, their observed variability and changes, and projected future trends. Extensively revised and updated, this eighth edition retains its popular tried and tested structure while incorporating recent advances in the field. From clear explanations of the basic physical and chemical principles of the atmosphere, to descriptions of regional climates and their changes, Atmosphere, Weather and Climate presents a comprehensive coverage of global meteorology and climatology. In this new edition, the latest scientific ideas are expressed in a clear, non-mathematical manner.

New features include:
· new introductory chapter on the evolution and scope of meteorology and climatology

· new chapter on climatic models and climate system feedbacks

· updated analysis of atmospheric composition, weather and climate in middle latitudes, atmospheric and oceanic motion, tropical weather and climate, and small-scale climates

· chapter on climate variability and change has been completely updated to take account of the findings of the IPCC 2001 scientific assessment

· new more attractive and accessible text design

· new pedagogical features include: learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter and discussion questions at their ending, and boxes on topical subjects and twentieth-century advances in the field.

About the Author
Roger G. Barry is Professor of Geography, University of Colorado at Boulder, Director of the World Data Center for Glaciology and a Fellow of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences.

The late Richard J. Chorley was Professor of Geography at the University of Cambridge.

Tom Chase, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA

Customer Reviews

A classic
The number of decades this book has been in print speaks for itself - it is a classic in its field. Barry and Chorley manage to explain things clearly and simply, but without 'dumbing things down.' However, it does cover a lot of material, so if you're looking for in depth information on a particular topic or you already have a fairly good knowledge of meteorology you'd probably be better off looking in a more specialist textbook. As an intro to weather and climate though it can't be beaten - in fact it was coming across the first edition of this book that influenced me to study geography at uni.

Informative look at Meteorology and Climatology.
This book goes in deep to explain what is going on in our atmosphere. Maps, charts and diagrams all help to explain what is being expressed in the text. Every region of the world has it's climate examined and we also get to know how the ocean currents play a very important role. Very informative, interesting and easy to read and understand.

Exceptional, well written and worth every penny!
This book is incredible (as is its author). I really enjoyed reaidng it, and find Chorley's coverage of complex material enlightening, informative and most of all extremely interesting.

Chorley's style is like a father talking to his child, accessible and seductive. The sound of his voice resonates through my head as I read his work. He is an extremely accomplished author, whom unlike many scientists is easy to understand.

I can just say that this is the best book I have ever read, and I really admire the author's seductive style.