Publisher's Synopsis
This is an up-to-the-minute text on atmospheric science that addresses the problems of change and deterioration in the Earth's envelope of air caused by human activities that threaten the planet's future. It adopts an accessible approach and uses illustrations (including cartoons and satellite images) to give students a firm grasp of scientific principles in relation to the social and economic issues.;Dr Bridgman, an experienced researcher on climate, has developed this book from his own course which reflects his students' needs to understand atmospheric pollution on a global scale in both a scientific and social context. Throughout, the global dimension of atmospheric pollution is emphasized.
