Environmental Geography: Science, Land Use and Earth Systems, 2nd Edition

Marsh, William M.; Grossa Jr., John

ISBN 10: 0471345229 / ISBN 13: 9780471345220

Published by Wiley (edition 2), 2001

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Environmental Geography: Science, Land Use and Earth Systems, 2nd Edition
• Publisher: Wiley (edition 2)
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471345229
• ISBN 13: 9780471345220
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Environmental Geography combines traditional physical geography with a consideration of human-related environmental issues. This unique text provides more attention to physical processes and systems than your standard environmental science text and frequently uses maps to convey the information. The text draws on traditional themes of geography. Many of these themes include the concept of an integrated planet, principles of space, scale and distributions, the idea of landscape as a human-environmental interplay, and the perspective of earth as a dynamic planet where the geographic approach enables us to see the opportunities, constraints and risks in the environment. This text is suitable for many courses taught in geography departments covering environmental topics although they may have different titles.

From the Publisher

Describes the use and misuse of the environment and where we seem to be headed as a species on the planet. Emphasizes the geographic aspects of problems such as air pollution, locational factors, energy and population growth. Starts with an overview of the modern environmental dilemma and the factors which need to be examined in order to gain an understanding of the problem. Details the world's air and water systems including their use, physical modification and pollution by humans. Features a review of our planet's open lands and the effort to preserve and manage them.