Product Description

This completely updated edition explores in detail the unresolved debate on the existence of weather cycles. It provides a different perspective on one of the most difficult questions in the current global warming debate: how much of the recent temperature rise can be attributed to natural causes? The book examines the complex analysis required to assess the evidence for cycles with a minimum of mathematics. First Edition Hb (1992): 0-521-38178-9 First Edition Pb (1995): 0-521-47869-3

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #692512 in Books
• Published on: 2004-01-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 330 pages

Review
'... a book whose clarity and breadth of vision set it apart.' Scientific American '... will be invaluable not just to anyone interested in weather cycles but to students involved in analysis of any varying phenomena - which means everyone from population biologists to astrophysicists.' John Gribbin, New Scientist '... will serve the general reader interested in the weather and its changes as well as the working atmospheric scientist. Burroughs uses a minimum of mathematics, rendering the book accessible to the layperson.' Richard A. Anthes, Science 'The book is clear and logically presented ... an enjoyable and informative read ... deserves a wide readership.' David Pike, The Observatory 'I enjoyed reading it, I learnt a lot, and will refer back to it as further developments in the study of the earth's climate unfold.' Dave Wheeler, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology ' ... neatly written and excellently presented piece of popular science.' Keith Shine, Times Higher Education Supplement 'If there ever were such a thing as a meteorological thriller, Burroughs came close to writing one...Every meteorologist and climatologist caught in the predictability dilemma should have this affordable book on his/her nightstand or, better yet, in the suitcase marked for summer vacation.' Elmar R. Reiter, Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics ' ... a scholarly, college-level compilation of the latest scientific facts, combined with history documenting the failure to locate reliable weather cycles. In so doing, Burroughs succeeds in separating unreliable statistics and technical information from more consistent studies reflecting weather patterns.' Bookwatch 'The information is presented with a minimum of mathematics and can be enjoyed by general readers.' A.E. Staver, Choice ' ... does give a good overview of the analysis of climatic data, the attempted reconstruction of past climates, and some of the theories of climatic change.' Edward A. Brotak, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society 'I would encourage readers interested in weather cycles to use this book as a good source of primary material ...'. Weather 'The book deserves to be widely read, and will be of value to students and researchers in meteorology and climatology. it should also appeal to environmental scientists in general.' Geography 'It is a comprehensive and balanced account that will appeal to students and experts alike.' Environmental Geology 'Burroughs has written an interesting book. The book is written in a language that is readable for every scientist and a vast majority of lay people.' Meteorologische Zeitschrift

Review
"It provides a different perspective on one of the most difficult questions in the current global warming debate: how much of the recent temperature rise can be attributed to natural causes?" Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society

"...neatly written and excellently presented." Times Higher Education Supplement

"...a book whose clarity and breadth of vision set it apart." Scientific American

"he has produced a well-written, clearly illustrated review, which makes an important point." Oceanography, Michael N. Evans, Assistant Professor, Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, The University of Arizona, Tuscon, USA

"...after reading the book, I was left with a better appreciation of the complexity of climate and the possible roles of subtle climatic influences. The book is useful because it has a broader scope and is more digestible than the journal articles that are usually the scienctist's bread and butter." - Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, Steve Mauget

Book Info
Text explores in detail the unresolved debate on the existence of weather cycles. Examines the competing arguments for observed effects being due to natural variability, solar activity, and the Earth's orbital parameters. Includes index and references. Previous edition: c1994. Softcover, hardcover available from the publisher.