Ice Ages and Interglacials
Measurements, Interpretation and Models
Published on 22. November 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
XXII, 263 pages
978-3-642-10051-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book reviews all information known about ice ages in a scientific format. It explores theories and makes comparisons, providing an independent and complete summary of the latest data on ice ages.
Reviews / Votes
From the reviews: "In an extensive, detailed review of research, Rapp evaluates theories, models, data and their sources, methodologies, and assumptions relative to the prevailing astronomical theory. . His concerns . remind readers that the scientific method and neutral, objective analyses must not be abandoned in the search for understanding how the Earth's climate is changing. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through professional collections." (L. S. Zipp, Choice, Vol. 47 (4), December, 2009)More details
Series
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Publishing group
Springer Berlin
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Research
Illustrations
XXII, 263 p.
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
502 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-642-10051-2 (9783642100512)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-540-89680-7
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
04/2009
Springer
€157.24
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Content
Life and climate in an ice age.- Variability of the Earth's climate.- Ice core methodology.- Ice core data.- Ocean sediment data.- Other data sources.- Summary of climate variations.- Overview of the various models for ice ages in the recent past.- Variability of the Earth's orbit: Astronomical theory.- Comparison of astronomical theory with data.- Future prospects.