| Title:
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AIR
NATURE OF ATMOSPHERE AND THE CLIMATE |
| By: |
Michael Allaby |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£36.50 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0816025258 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780816025251 |
| Publisher: |
FACTS ON FILE INC |
| Pub. date: |
1 February, 1992 |
| Series: |
Elements |
| Pages: |
208 |
| Description: |
Part of a series on the elements, this work is concerned with air, atmosphere and climate. It asks, "What is air?" and goes on to consider air and climate and air in relation to humans. The book also considers the effects of pollution and what measures can be taken to defray its effects. |
| Synopsis: |
Most of the planets in the solar system have atmospheres, but that of the Earth is unique. It's composition is quite different from all other planetary atmospheres as it not only supports but is also strongly influenced by living oganisms. Assuming no prior scientific knowledge this volume examines, dissects and explains the phenomena, air - which many scientists believe we are now seriously polluting. It attempts to answer the question "What is air?" by defining its composition, its evolution and structure and the way it is influenced by living organisms. |
| Illustrations: |
80 colour and b&w photographs, line drawings |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Facts On File Inc |
| Returns: |
Returnable |