Overview: Explores the effects of global warming on human health, examining the impacts of extreme cold snaps; issues arising from aridity; the health dangers posed by hurricanes and floods; diminished air capacity from smog, pollution, the ozone, and aero-allergens; global warm…
Glaciers and Glaciation is the classic textbook for all students of glaciation. Stimulating and accessible, it has established a reputation as a comprehensive and essential resource. In this new edition, the text, references and illustrations have been thoroughly updated to give…
Glaciers and Glaciation is the classic textbook for all students of glaciation. Stimulating and accessible, it has established a reputation as a comprehensive and essential resource. In this new edition, the text, references and illustrations have been thoroughly updated to give…
This comprehensively referenced text examines the nature, origin and behaviour of glacier systems, and the geological and geomorphological evidence for their former existence. It includes international case studies throughout.
This comprehensively referenced text examines the nature, origin and behaviour of glacier systems, and the geological and geomorphological evidence for their former existence. It includes international case studies throughout.
A new edition of the classic textbook for all students of glaciation.
"A masterpiece... It demonstrates what can be achieved when widespread and ambitious fieldwork is combined with extensive library work, excellent understanding, and what must have been inordinate dedication." Professor J.D. Ives. "...A modern synthesis that will be appreciated …
"A masterpiece... It demonstrates what can be achieved when widespread and ambitious fieldwork is combined with extensive library work, excellent understanding, and what must have been inordinate dedication." Professor J.D. Ives. "...A modern synthesis that will be appreciated …