An Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment

An Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment provides a comprehensive overview of the major topics within physical geography, including climate, landform evolution, biogeography, oceans, environmental management, quaternary environmental change and remote sensing. Richly supported throughout by examples drawn from Europe and the wider world, this highly illustrated text will stimulate interest and actively engage students. It looks closely at processes and environmental change and encourages students to apply their understanding to consider contemporary environmental problems. Each chapter is written by a leading specialist in their field to provide informative, expert and practical coverage. Main features — An integrative thematic structure provides clear and comprehensible organisation to the material. The book is split into five parts, each with a part opener describing the main themes and links between the chapters within that part.- A wide range of pedagogical features helps to clarify, extend and apply students' understanding of the fundamental issues. This is comprised of: — Five categories of boxed feature that explore and illustrate topics and concepts — funda

• Author
• Joseph Holden

• Format
• paperback

• Pages
• 664

• Publisher
• Prentice Hall

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9780131217614

• Genres
• geography

• Release date
• 2006