The Asian Monsoon
- ISBN-10
- 3540377220
- ISBN-13
- 9783540377221
- Series
- The Asian Monsoon
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 845
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006-08-31
- Publisher
- Springer Science & Business Media
- Author
- Bin Wang
Description
This is a timely, interdisciplinary scientific overview of the atmosphere, the ocean and the land surface as it interacts with physical, chemical and biological processes. The high level of detail sets it apart from other studies of monsoon meteorology. The text includes analysis of paleoclimate records, human influences on the monsoon climate and the economic impacts of the monsoon on economies and to human health.
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