Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography - Hardcover

Robert W. Christopherson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130108456 ISBN 13: 9780130108456

Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div, 1999

Synopsis

Presents the most up to date information available about Earth's Physical Systems in an introductory text. A Flexible four part organization groups chapters according to the flow of energy and matter through earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.

About this title

From the Publisher

From the very first page, the student is drawn into excitement of contemporary physical geography and the challenge of exploring the home planet. This text offers a distinctive integration of human-Earth relationships, an applied flavor, scientific correctness, and extraordinary currency. The new edition builds on the great success of the first two editions with its thorough, current coverage of physical geography. Geosystems presents the most up-to-date information about Earth's physical systems available in an introductory text--all viewed through the spatial analysis approach unique to physical geography. The text is supported by a superior cartographic and illustration program, including 210 new photographs, 80 remotely- sensed images, and 75 maps that have been re-rendered or are new to this edition.

From the Back Cover

Geosystmes is written, organized, and illustrated to give novices an accessible, systematic, and visually appealing start in physical geography. Virtual field trips: Alpine Glacier and Tundra, Geothermal, River Systems Features, Great Salt Lake/Basin and Range, Shorelines, Wetlands, Tectonics, Volcanics, Great Coastal Redwoods, and Landuse. For anyone interested in Physical Geography.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0130108456
• ISBN 13: 9780130108456
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 667