Global physical climatology

”Global Physical Climatology” is an introductory text devoted to the fundamental physical principles and problems of climate sensitivity and change. Addressing some of the most critical issues in climatology, this text features incisive coverage of topics that are central to understanding orbital parameter theory for past climate changes, and for anthropogenic and natural causes of near-future changes. It covers the physics of climate change, and examines the nature of the current climate and its previous changes. It explores the sensitivity of climate and the mechanisms by which humans are likely to produce near-future climate changes. It also provides instructive end-of-chapter exercises and appendices.