The Encyclopedia of Typhoons, Hurricanes and Cyclones, New Edition

Reviews:

“....a fact-filled work with articles that are informative and accessible to both student and lay reader... a reasonable and worthwhile investment for both academic and public libraries..... larger libraries may want this title for their circulating collections as well.”

—Against the Grain

“...comprehensive, highly readable.... Recommended.”
—Choice

“The entries in the encyclopedia make great reading...has considerable merit and most libraries will want to purchase the volume for their reference collections”
—American Reference Books Annual

“....a strong pick for any collection strong in weather science at the high school or college levels.”

—Midwest Book Review

Description:

Since the publication of the previous edition of this encyclopedia, research, media coverage, and public interest in hurricanes and tropical cyclones has significantly evolved. The meteorological world is now provided with improved forecasting techniques, altered naming systems, new intensity and duration records, and the graphic evidence of horrors endured worldwide. The Encyclopedia of Typhoons, Hurricanes, and Cyclones,  New Edition is an impressive collection of approximately 400 cross-referenced entries—including more than 80 new to this volume—that reflect the science, history and cultural impact of cyclonic storms.
Including updated information on weather phenomena (and the resultant devastation and loss), storm preparedness, and emergency management, the encyclopedia features more than 80 black-and-white photographs and line illustrations, many of which are new to this edition.
An array of helpful appendixes, including a checklist of hurricane safety procedures; a chronology of hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, and tropical storms, a list of sources to track a tropical cyclone; a list of named hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, and tropical storms; a bibliography; and a detailed index.
The Encyclopedia of Typhoons, Hurricanes and Cyclones, New Edition is an indispensable resource for students of environmental science and others who need current or historical information on hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones.

Target Audience:

This encyclopedia is useful for students of environmental science and others who need current or historical information on hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones.