The science and politics of global climate change : a guide to the debate /

Dessler, Andrew Emory

The science and politics of global climate change : a guide to the debate / Andrew E. Dessler, Edward A. Parson - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, [2006] - ix, 190 p. : figs. ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index

Global climate change: a new type of environmental problem -- Science, politics and science in politics -- Climate change: present scientific knowledge and uncertainties -- The climate-change policy debate: impacts and potential responses -- The present impasse and steps forward

In this introductory primer, the authors combine their respective expertise in the areas of atmospheric science and public environmental policy to help scientists, policy makers and the general public sort through the conflicting claims of the debate on global climate change.

9780521831703 . 9780521831703 . £55.00


Climatic changes
Climatic changes--Government policy
Environment and Ecology.
Climate change
Meteorology & climatology