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The Genius of C. Warren Thornthwaite, Climatologist-Geographer

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A biography of climatologist Thornthwaite (1899-1963) that traces the chronology of his achievements and his relationships with other important figures in American geography. Thornthwaite's most important scientific contributions were his "rational" classification of world climates in 1948 and his concept of evapotranspiration and its use in a climatic water budget. Includes a complete bibliography of his published works, as well as b&w photographs. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

226 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1995

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