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Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment, An

Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment, An

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Wydawnictwo Pearson Education Limited
Data wydania 21/06/2017
Liczba stron 840
Forma publikacji książka w miękkiej oprawie
Poziom zaawansowania Dla profesjonalistów, specjalistów i badaczy naukowych
Język angielski
ISBN 9781292083575
Kategorie Geografia fizyczna i topografia
402.15 PLN (z VAT)
$90.46 / €86.22 / £74.85 /
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Dostawa 3-4 tygodnie
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Opis książki

An unrivalled, comprehensive introduction to the natural processes in our world.

Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment, 4th edition, by Joseph Holden, is a highly respected and comprehensive text that introduces you to the major topics of physical geography. The book is well illustrated to demonstrate the workings of the physical environment and help you grasp core principles. Its focus on the inter-linkages between processes, places, and environments provides you with a deep understanding of natural, physical processes in our world.

Now in its 4th edition, the text has been thoroughly updated to contain all the latest research which the authors have compiled, providing an unrivalled source of rich information from around the world. This edition is also supported by a range of digital learning resources including extended and annotated further reading lists for each chapter, multiple-choice questions, fieldwork exercises, and interactive models to enhance your learning experience.

Containing the latest available information with a host of resources to aid your learning, this text is excellent for both undergraduate and postgraduate study in the field of physical geography.

This title also has a Companion Website.

Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment, An

Spis treści

Preface to the fourth edition

List of contributors

Editor's acknowledgements

Part I: The role of physical geography

  • Chapter 1. Approaching physical geography

Part II: Continent and oceans

  • Chapter 2. Earth geology and tectonics
  • Chapter 3. Oceans

Part III: Past, present and future climate and weather

  • Chapter 4. The Pleistocene
  • Chapter 5. The Holocene
  • Chapter 6. Atmospheric processes
  • Chapter 7. Contemporary climate change
  • Chapter 8. Global climate and weather
  • Chapter 9. Regional and local climates

Part IV: Biogeography and ecology

  • Chapter 10. The biosphere
  • Chapter 11. Ecosystem processes
  • Chapter 12. Freshwater ecosystems
  • Chapter 13. Vegetation and climate change

Part V: Geomorphology and hydrology

  • Chapter 14. Weathering
  • Chapter 15. Slope processes and landform evolution
  • Chapter 16. Sediments and sedimentation
  • Chapter 17. Soils
  • Chapter 18. Catchment hydrology
  • Chapter 19. Fluvial geomorphology and river management
  • Chapter 20. Solutes and water quality
  • Chapter 21. Drylands
  • Chapter 22. Coasts
  • Chapter 23. Glaciers and ice sheets
  • Chapter 24. Permafrost and periglaciation

Part VI: Monitoring and management

  • Chapter 25. Monitoring environmental change
  • Chapter 26. Dealing with hazards and environmental change

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