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Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry
Daniel J. Jacob
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Description for Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry
Hardcover. Focuses on atmospheric chemistry. This book begins with atmospheric structure, design of simple models, atmospheric transport, and the continuity equation, and continues with geochemical cycles, the greenhouse effect, aerosols, stratospheric ozone, the oxidizing power of the atmosphere, smog, and acid rain. Num Pages: 280 pages, 9 tables 124 line illus. BIC Classification: RBP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 530.
Atmospheric chemistry is one of the fastest growing fields in the earth sciences. Until now, however, there has been no book designed to help students capture the essence of the subject in a brief course of study. Daniel Jacob, a leading researcher and teacher in the field, addresses that problem by presenting the first textbook on atmospheric chemistry for a one-semester course. Based on the approach he developed in his class at Harvard, Jacob introduces students in clear and concise chapters to the fundamentals as well as the latest ideas and findings in the field. Jacob's aim is to show ... Read more
Atmospheric chemistry is one of the fastest growing fields in the earth sciences. Until now, however, there has been no book designed to help students capture the essence of the subject in a brief course of study. Daniel Jacob, a leading researcher and teacher in the field, addresses that problem by presenting the first textbook on atmospheric chemistry for a one-semester course. Based on the approach he developed in his class at Harvard, Jacob introduces students in clear and concise chapters to the fundamentals as well as the latest ideas and findings in the field. Jacob's aim is to show ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
Weight
515g
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691001852
SKU
V9780691001852
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99-1
About Daniel J. Jacob
Daniel J. Jacob is the Gordon McKay Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry and Environmental Engineering at Harvard University. He has taught the undergraduate atmospheric chemistry course at Harvard since 1992. He has published over 100 research papers in atmospheric chemistry journals.
Reviews for Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry
The book is well suited to support students in introductory courses and provides a sound physical basis for more advanced work.
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