THE ICE AGE - VSI,In this Very Short Introduction Jamie Woodward examines the environmental shifts that took place during the Great Ice Age of the Quaternary Period. Looking at evidence from the continents, the oceans, and the ice core records, he explores the evolution of ideas about our geological past, the great debates, and the human stories behind it all. Considers the development of Ice Age theory through history Looks at how we came to understand the changing climates and environments of the Ice Age Explores how data from ocean and ice-core records is being used to interpret the patterns and cycles of climate change Written in an easy and fluid narrative style, including stories and biographical sketches of the key people and the human stories of those involved Part of the best-selling Very Short Introductions series - over six million copies sold worldwide