ISBN: 9780399532566
author:
Gavin Pretor-Pinney
/
加文·普雷特-平尼
publishing house:
Perigee Books
publication date: 2006
-6
language:
English
price: GBP 15.68
number of pages: 320
The Science, History, and Culture of Clouds
Gavin Pretor-Pinney / 加文·普雷特-平尼
Overview
Complemented by striking photographs and line drawings, a witty and eclectic study of clouds captures the character of these natural phenomena while discussing the science behind the different types of clouds, what they mean in terms of climate and weather, their history, and artistic and cultural fascination with their ephemeral beauty. 75,000 first printing.
