Weather and Society (Eve Gruntfest).

Weather and Society - Toward Integrated Approaches by Eve Gruntfest is a comprehensive guide to understanding the relationship between weather and society, integrating social science techniques, concepts, and methodologies into weather research and practice to address societal issues. The book draws on the works of the Weather and Society Integrated Studies (WASIS) workshops, which have helped to develop an interdisciplinary approach.

This resource provides a framework for understanding how to consider societal impacts in weather research, highlighting the importance of integrating social science into meteorological studies. It includes tools, concepts, case studies, and helpful exercises to help readers conduct interdisciplinary work and address typical challenges.

The book identifies the leaders of the integration movement in meteorology and social science, and highlights their contributions. It also includes discussion of tools such as Geographic Information Systems and concepts like survey design, focus groups, and participatory research.

Weather and Society - Toward Integrated Approaches is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationship between weather and society and integrating social science into weather research. With its comprehensive coverage of the subject, this book is a must-read for researchers, students, and anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of weather and its impact on society.