Global warming : a very short introduction /

Global Warming is one of the most controversial scientific issues of the twenty first century. This book provides an informative, up-to-date, and readable book about the predicted impacts of global warming and the surprises that could be in store for us in the near future.

Bibliografiska uppgifter
Huvudupphovsman: Maslin, Mark
Materialtyp: Licensed eBooks
Språk:engelska
Publicerad: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.
Serie:Very short introductions ; 118.
Länkar:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=186582
Innehållsförteckning:
  • What is global warming?
  • A brief history of the global warming hypothesis
  • Your viewpoint determines the future
  • What is the evidence for climate change?
  • How do you model the future?
  • What are the possible future impacts of global warming?
  • Surprises
  • Politics
  • What are the alternatives?