General Climatology

by Howard J. Critchfield

Non-technical introductory text for a one term course. Contents extend beyond focus solely on the atmosphere. Emphasizes natural and cultural processes in the climate system.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1966

About the author

Dr. Critchfield was Professor Emeritus of Geography, specializing in climatology. He was affiliated with Western Washington University (Bellingham, WA).

Reviews

[Ratna Mondal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very important and also good...so I want to read this book

[A. Silva Penas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essential to understand how simple atmospheric processes work, not as we usually see it, but as a huge thermodynamic system with its heat and humidity exchanges. Important also to understand how climate has changed and how it may change in the future.