Mountain Weather and Climate (Routledge Physical Environment Series) - Softcover

"Barry's hallmark book represents a well-organized, well-crafted set of principles on how weather and climate processes operate in mountain environments . . . [it] remains the major reference on the subject." -"Arctic and Alpine Research ." . . a comprehensive treatment of the elements, processes, and controls of mountain climates. . . . On the one hand, it should satisfy the mountain crowd, ranging from alpine aficionados to serious scholars in all branches of mountain science; on the other, it is a must read for meteorologists and climatologists." -"Professional Geographer

This book provides a comprehensive text describing and explaining mountain weather and climate processes. It presents the results of a broad range of studies drawn from across the world. The book is useful for specialist courses in climatology as well as for scientists in related disciplines.