The Physics of Glaciers
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Description
Explains the physical principles underlying the behaviour of glaciers and ice sheets. This book concludes with a chapter on the information about past climate and atmospheric composition obtainable from ice cores.
Product Details
| Publisher | Butterworth-Heinemann |
| Publish Date | March 01, 1999 |
| Pages | 486 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780750644068 |
| Dimensions | 9.6 X 6.9 X 1.3 inches | 2.3 pounds |
BISAC Categories: Science & Technology, Science & Technology
Reviews
'This book by Paterson remains a seminal text in the field of glaciology.
Now in its third edition this text persists as a benchmark book.'
Quaternary Science Reviews, Vol.15. No.4 1996
'It is a monumental legacy. It easily surpasses the first two editions, both in scope and in details.'
Global and Planetary Change II
'Like its previous editions, this book is destined to become a classic. It is readable and is a well-written addition to any geophysicist's book collection.'
EOS
Now in its third edition this text persists as a benchmark book.'
Quaternary Science Reviews, Vol.15. No.4 1996
'It is a monumental legacy. It easily surpasses the first two editions, both in scope and in details.'
Global and Planetary Change II
'Like its previous editions, this book is destined to become a classic. It is readable and is a well-written addition to any geophysicist's book collection.'
EOS
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