Storm Watchers The Turbulent History of Weather Prediction from Franklin's Kite to El Niño
, by Cox, John D.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780471381082 | 047138108X
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 8/19/2002
Storm Watchers is a lively, narrative history from the birth of meteorology to current-day breakthroughs in weather prediction. Cox includes fascinating information on the conflicting forecasts that might have delayed D-Day; how early meteorology was considered one step removed from sorcery; and the ?discovery? of El Ni?o.