General climatology

by Howard J. Critchfield

Climate and the atmosphere. Heat and temperature. Atmospheric moisture. Motion in the atmosphere. Weather disturbances. Climatic classification. Climates dominated by equatorial and tropical air masses. Climates dominated by tropical and polar air masses. Climates dominated by polar and arctic air masses highland climates. Climate, vegetation, and soils. Climate and water resources. Climate and agriculture. Climate transportations, and industry. Climate and housing. Climate and human comport. Climatic change. Modification of weather and climate.

446 pages, Paperback

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.