Book : Introduction To Modern Climate Change - Dessler,...

-Titulo Original : Introduction To Modern Climate Change

-Fabricante :

Cambridge University Press

-Descripcion Original:

This is an invaluable textbook for any introductory survey course on the science and policy of climate change, for both non-science majors and introductory science students. The second edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the most recent science from the latest IPCC reports, and many illustrations include new data. The new edition also reflects advances in the political debate over climate change. Unique amongst textbooks on climate change, it combines an introduction to the science with an introduction to economic and policy issues, and is tightly focused on anthropogenic climate change. It contains the necessary quantitative depth for students to properly understand the science of climate change. It supports students in using algebra to understand simple equations and to solve end of chapter problems. Supplementary online resources include: a complete set of PowerPoint figures for instructors, solutions to exercises, videos of the authors lectures, and additional computer exercises. Review Im delighted to see an updated edition of Desslers textbook; the new edition reminds me why I liked the book so much in the first place. I used the first edition for my climate literacy courses for first-year non-science majors, as I was so impressed with its simple and compelling coverage of the science of climate change, and, just as importantly, its social and political context. The students loved the book - some even commented that it was the first time they had actually understood and enjoyed reading a science book. The revised version brings the book completely up to date, and will ensure it remains my number one recommendation for an introductory text on climate change. Steve Easterbrook, University of TorontoDesslers book is written so clearly that anyone can read it and understand the major issues in climate change. It hits just the right balance between rigor and comfort, making the whole topic more appealing and accessible to students. Deborah Lawrence, University of VirginiaI have used the first edition of Desslers book in several classes for non-science majors. The contents of the text were well-chosen from the vast amount of information available. The presentation is at an appropriate mathematical and scientific level for these classes. Students liked the text. The second edition includes updates from recent assessments (IPCC AR5 and the 2013 Social Cost of Carbon Update) and I look forward to using it. James C. Wilson, University of DenverReview of previous edition: Professor Desslers book is written for undergraduate non-science majors. He must believe in the impossible - that he can bring a topic as complex as climate change into focus for students with little background in science. However, I must say that Professor Dessler has succeeded. Students who read this book will achieve a level of understanding of climate change that they may, first, engage in an informed debate of public policy; second, understand the deep significance of Climategate; and third, explain and act upon the recent explosion of public interest in climate change. Ted Munn, University of TorontoReview of previous edition: The text provides a readable, concise summary of the science of climate change, but it is the nonscientific aspects of the book that set it apart … a well-crafted textbook. The writing is very accessible without being too simplistic. The combination of a broad overview of the science and policy of climate change is both novel and appropriate for … an introductory-level survey course on climate change. Reading the book was a learning experience for me, and I would happily recommend this book to anyone seeking an introduction to climate change. Guillaume Mauger, Bulletin of the American Meteorological SocietyReview of previous edition: The book reads extremely well: it uses stories, analogues, and examples to draw the reader into the story of the science of our changing p