vbid/9783319190426

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The proposed book is not only a tribute to the work of Br�ckner (and indeed also a personal tribute, since Br�ckner wrote his book at the Institute of Geography of the University of Bern), but references to Br�ckner�s book are also a conceptual tool in the proposed book, though used sparingly and thoughtfully. Apart from providing historical context, references may facilitate introducing some complex topics, for instance by first presenting Br�ckner�s view and then complementing the picture with today�s understanding. References can be used for contrast: Comparing Br�ckner�s methods and data with today�s research concepts makes the progress in the field easily understandable. The enormous growth of information since Br�kner�s time allows a much more detailed perspective on some scientific problems. Or references can be used to highlight similarity. Some aspects have not changed over time. Finally, the book complements Br�ckner�s studies by adding the arguably most interesting and certainly most relevant period, the past 120 years.Typham this is the title: Climatic Changes Since 1700