Weart, Spencer R., 1942-

The discovery of global warming / Spencer R. Weart. - Revised and expanded edition. - 1 online resource (241 pages) : illustrations. - New histories of science, technology, and medicine . - New histories of science, technology, and medicine. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

How could climate change? -- Discovering a possibility -- A delicate system -- A visible threat -- Public warnings -- The erratic beast -- Breaking into politics -- Speaking science to power -- The work completed .o.o. and begun.

9780674417557 (e-book)


Global warming--History.
Climatic changes--History.
Climatology--International cooperation.


Electronic books.

QC981.8.G56 / W43 2008eb

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