"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."
--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
Routledge Publishing Web Site, December, 2003
Summary
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.
