Ice Ages and Interglacials
Measurements, Interpretation and Models
1st Edition
Published on 22. August 2009
XXII, 263 pages
978-3-540-89680-7 (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
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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.
