Encyclopedia of the Weather

By Ian Westwell and ian-westwell

Humankind has always had an uneasy relationship with the weather & climate. In the earliest times, man lived in fear of his environment, unable to comprehend its true nature, ascribing those things he could not understand to some unseen, all-powerful pantheon of Gods. Today we benefit from the work of all the inventors who have contributed to the science of meteorology. This oversized encyclopedia examines the A to Z of weather features, the environment, & climate. It looks at man's impact on the environment, at the extremes of weather, at the science of forecasting, & attempts at weather control. Color photos.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572152435
• ISBN13: 9781572152434
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: J G Pr
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12.5" x 0.8" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Great reference

This is a great reference. It is borderline a beginning textbook. I have a meteorology degree and I must say this is a great book for those who are interested in the weather. Great intro about the history of "meteorologists". Nice, clear, accurate photos.