An introduction to physical geography and the environment
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Enhance your students' understanding of geographical processes. Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment, 4th edition, focuses on understanding the links between processes, places, and environments Updated with the latest research in the field, this text is ideal for under- and postgraduate study.
This highly respected and best-selling textbook provides an accessible, engaging and comprehensive introduction to the major topics within physical geography. It focuses on understanding the inter-linkages between processes, places and environments and is comprehensively illustrated to demonstrate how the physical environment works.
Now in its fourth edition, the book has been thoroughly updated throughout to contain the latest research. Between them, the contributors have researched in detail every environment on the planet, providing an unrivalled source of rich information from around the world for both undergraduate and postgraduate study in the field of physical geography.
Main features:
Each chapter is written by a leading specialist in the field to provide informative, expert and practical coverage. A range of in-text features aid independent study including case studies, reflective questions, highlighted glossary terms and annotated further reading. Boxed features, including Case Studies, Fundamental Principles, Techniques, Hazards and New Directions help apply knowledge to the real world. An impressively wide range of examples from around the world illustrates the physical environment with truly global scope.An Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment is accompanied by a rich and extensive range of electronic support resources including updated weblinks relevant for each chapter, an extended and annotated further reading list for each chapter, multiple choice questions, fieldwork exercises and interactive models.
Joseph Holden is Professor of Physical Geography at the School of Geography and also the Dean of Research for the Faculty of Environment, University of Leeds.
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.
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Prijs:
Taal: en
Bindwijze: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 21 juni 2017
Aantal pagina's: 840
Illustraties: Nee
Hoofdauteur: Joseph Holden
Tweede Auteur: Joseph Holden
Hoofduitgeverij: Pearson Education Limited
Originele titel: INTRO TO PHY GEO & DICT PK
Editie: 4
Product breedte: 214 mm
Product hoogte: 40 mm
Product lengte: 274 mm
Studieboek: Ja
Verpakking breedte: 201 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 39 mm
Verpakking lengte: 271 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 1768 g
EAN: 9781292083575