TY - BOOK
T1 - Understanding the earth system
T2 - global change science for application
A2 - Cornell, Sarah E.
A2 - Prentice, I. Colin
A2 - House, Joanna I.
A2 - Downy, Catherine J.
PY - 2009/1/1
Y1 - 2009/1/1
N2 - Explaining the what, the how and the why of climate science, this multi-disciplinary new book provides a review of research from the last decade, illustrated with cutting-edge data and observations. A key focus is the development of analysis tools that can be used to demonstrate options for mitigating and adapting to increasing climate risks. Emphasis is given to the importance of Earth system feedback mechanisms and the role of the biosphere. The book explains advances in modelling, process understanding and observations, and the development of consistent and coherent studies of past, present and 'possible' climates. This highly-illustrated, data-rich book is written by leading scientists involved in QUEST, a major UK-led research programme. It forms a concise and up-to-date reference for academic researchers or students in the fields of climatology, Earth system science and ecology, and also a vital resource for professionals and policymakers working on any aspect of global change.
AB - Explaining the what, the how and the why of climate science, this multi-disciplinary new book provides a review of research from the last decade, illustrated with cutting-edge data and observations. A key focus is the development of analysis tools that can be used to demonstrate options for mitigating and adapting to increasing climate risks. Emphasis is given to the importance of Earth system feedback mechanisms and the role of the biosphere. The book explains advances in modelling, process understanding and observations, and the development of consistent and coherent studies of past, present and 'possible' climates. This highly-illustrated, data-rich book is written by leading scientists involved in QUEST, a major UK-led research programme. It forms a concise and up-to-date reference for academic researchers or students in the fields of climatology, Earth system science and ecology, and also a vital resource for professionals and policymakers working on any aspect of global change.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84928054843&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1017/CBO9780511921155
DO - 10.1017/CBO9780511921155
M3 - Edited Book/Anthology
AN - SCOPUS:84928054843
SN - 9781107009363
BT - Understanding the earth system
PB - Cambridge University Press
CY - Cambridge, UK
ER -