Climatic Changes Since 1700

The proposed book is not only a tribute to the work of Brckner (and indeed also a personal tribute, since Brckner wrote his book at the Institute of Geography of the University of Bern), but references to Brckners 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 Brckners view and then complementing the picture with todays understanding. References can be used for contrast: Comparing Brckners methods and data with todays research concepts makes the progress in the field easily understandable. The enormous growth of information since Brkners 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 Brckners studies by adding the arguably most interesting and certainly most relevant period, the past 120 years.