Atmosphere, The
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About our authors
Fred Lutgens received his BS and MS from Illinois State University. Ed Tarbuck received his BS from the University of Minnesota Duluth, and his MA from Indiana University. Both are professors emeriti from Illinois Central College. They have been good friends and colleagues since 1970. Joining Lutgens and Tarbuck for the first time in the 14th edition is Redina Herman who received her PhD from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Between them, they have more than 60 years of experience teaching geoscience to undergraduates, and both have been recognized with awards as excellent and inspiring professors.
Lutgens and Tarbuck published their first college text, Earth Science, in 1976. That book, winner of the McGuffy Award from the Text and Academic Authors Association, is now in its 15th edition. In 1983, as the first edition of Earth was being prepared, renowned geoscience illustrator Dennis Tasa joined the author team. Since then the three have collaborated on more than 30 projects as the dominant author team franchise in the physical geosciences.
Redina Herman has a PhD in Atmospheric Science from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She has been teaching introductory and advanced meteorology courses for 15 years. Redina is involved in science education research and won the Western Illinois University College of Arts and Sciences award for Teaching with Technology. Redina is also Western Illinois University’s representative to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), which runs the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). She adds a great deal of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to the team.
Hallmark features of this title
- A highlighted learning path begins with chapter-opening Focus on Concepts learning goals:
- Concept Check questions serve as conceptual checkpoints, prompting students to assess their understanding as they read.
- End-of-chapter Give It Some Thought questions ask students to use higher-level thinking and incorporate chapter visuals.
- End-of-chapter Concepts in Review tie back to the learning goals, summarize key points, and incorporate visual cues to aid recall and understanding.
- Unparalleled visual program features photos and satellite images that highlights recent weather events. 129 new or redrawn figures by illustrator Dennis Tasa help students clarify concepts.
New and updated features of this title
- 1-2 Pull Quotes in every section highlight key concepts that tie to the chapter-opening objectives and serve as learning path guideposts.
- Review Questions promote deeper thinking than Concepts in Review and provide students with an opportunity to test their understanding of the entire chapter.
- Severe and Hazardous Weather boxes include Weather Safety tips and active-learning questions to help students test their understanding and link the events to chapter concepts.
- REVISED: The chapters on Severe Weather (10 and 11) have been extensively updated and include vibrant new images of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
- REVISED: End-of-chapter Concepts in Review tie back to the learning goals, summarize the main points, and incorporate visual cues to aid with recall and understanding. These reviews bring the learning path full circle for students.
- Beyond the Textbook end-of-chapter exercises feature 1-2 links to websites with atmospheric, weather, or climate data. The exercises ask questions based on current conditions or a specific locale and provide practice in data analysis.
This loose-leaf, three-hole punched version of the textbook gives students the flexibility to take only what they need to class and add their own notes–all at an affordable price.
For introductory meteorology courses.
Provide the perfect storm of rich media and active learning tools
The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology remains the definitive introductory meteorology text, reinforcing basic concepts with easy-to-grasp, everyday examples. Authors Lutgens and Tarbuck, now joined by Redina Herman, present meteorology with a friendly, largely non-technical narrative, timely coverage of recent atmospheric events, and carefully crafted artwork by leading science illustrator Dennis Tasa.
The 14th Edition includes a new, easier-to-navigate design, and a more student-oriented approach that provides a clear learning path throughout the text. New pedagogical improvements, including pull quotes that act as guideposts, end-of-chapter questions and problems, and online exercises and activities, are available in Mastering™ Meteorology to help students understand the processes that control our weather and apply this information in their daily lives.
Also available with Mastering Meteorology
Mastering™ is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools developed to engage students and emulate the office-hour experience, Mastering personalizes learning and often improves results for each student. With a wide range of activities available, students can actively learn, understand, and retain even the most difficult concepts. Learn more about Mastering Meteorology.
This loose-leaf, three-hole punched version of the textbook gives students the flexibility to take only what they need to class and add their own notes–all at an affordable price.
For introductory meteorology courses.
Provide the perfect storm of rich media and active learning tools
The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology remains the definitive introductory meteorology text, reinforcing basic concepts with easy-to-grasp, everyday examples. Authors Lutgens and Tarbuck, now joined by Redina Herman, present meteorology with a friendly, largely non-technical narrative, timely coverage of recent atmospheric events, and carefully crafted artwork by leading science illustrator Dennis Tasa.
The 14th Edition includes a new, easier-to-navigate design, and a more student-oriented approach that provides a clear learning path throughout the text. New pedagogical improvements, including pull quotes that act as guideposts, end-of-chapter questions and problems, and online exercises and activities, are available in Mastering™ Meteorology to help students understand the processes that control our weather and apply this information in their daily lives.
Also available with Mastering Meteorology
Mastering™ is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools developed to engage students and emulate the office-hour experience, Mastering personalizes learning and often improves results for each student. With a wide range of activities available, students can actively learn, understand, and retain even the most difficult concepts.
NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; Mastering™ Geography does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with Mastering Geography, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.
If you would like to purchase both the loose-leaf version of the text and Mastering Geography, search for:
0134800842 / 9780134800844 Atmosphere, The: An Introduction to Meteorology, Books a la Carte Plus MasteringMeteorology with Pearson eText — Access Card Package, 14/e
- Introduction to the Atmosphere
- Heating Earth’s Surface and Atmosphere
- Temperature
- Moisture and Atmospheric Stability
- Forms of Condensation and Precipitation
- Air Pressure and Winds
- Circulation of the Atmosphere
- Air Masses
- Midlatitude Cyclones
- Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
- Hurricanes
- Weather Analysis and Forecasting
- Air Pollution
- The Changing Climate
- World Climates
- Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere
APPENDICES
- Metric Units
- Explanation and Decoding of the Daily Weather Map
- Relative Humidity and Dew-Point Tables
- Laws Relating to Gases
- Newton’s Laws, Pressure–Gradient Force, and Coriolis Force
- Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
- Climate Data
Additional information
| Dimensions | 0.90 × 10.65 × 10.90 in |
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| Author | Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa, Redina Herman |
| Subjects | science, geography, meteorology, higher education, Geosciences |
