Main Title |
Climate change : causes, effects, and solutions / |
Author |
Hardy, J. T.
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Publisher |
J. Wiley, |
Year Published |
2003 |
OCLC Number |
51315301 |
ISBN |
0470850183; 0470850191; 9780470850183; 9780470850190 |
Subjects |
Climatic changes ;
Nature--Effect of human beings on ;
Klimaänderung ;
Climatic changes--Environmental aspects ;
Klimaèanderung
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJAM |
QC981.8.C5H2565 2003 |
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Region 3 Library/Philadelphia, PA |
10/26/2010 |
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Collation |
xi, 247 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 26 cm |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-240) and index. |
Contents Notes |
Climate change -- past, present and future -- Earth and the greenhouse effect -- Past climate change : lessons from history -- Recent climate change : the Earth responds -- Future climate change : the twenty-first century and beyond -- Ecological effects of climate change -- Effects on freshwater systems -- Effects on terrestrial ecosytems -- Climate change and agriculture -- Climate change and the marine environment -- Human dimensions of climate change -- Impacts on human settlement and infrastructure -- Effects of climate change on human health -- Mitigation : reducing the impacts -- Policy, politics and economics of climate change. "This book is an ideal text for courses in global climate change, or as a supplement to courses in environmental studies, natural science, climatology, or physical geography. Additionally, it is essential reading for journalists, environmental policymakers, and everyone who seeks to understand the consequences of climate change and the steps we must take to sustain a livable planet."--Jacket. |
Place Published |
Chichester, West Sussex, England ; Hoboken, NJ |
PUB Date Free Form |
c2003 |
BIB Level |
m |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
LCCN |
2003045073 |
Merged OCLC records |
233007358 |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20101012114321 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
CAT |
OCLC Rec Leader |
02041cam 22003974a 45020 |