Abrupt Climate Change

"Abrupt Climate Change: Inevitable Surprises looks of the current scientific evidence and theoretical understanding to describe what is currently known about abrupt climate change, including patterns and magnitudes, mechanisms, and probability of occurrence. It identifies critical knowledge gaps concerning the potential for future abrupt changes, including those aspects of change most important to society and economies, and outlines a research strategy to close those gaps." "Based on the best and most current research available, this book surveys the history of climate change and makes a series of specific recommendations for the future."--Jacket.