Geosystems: An Introduction To Physical Geography

Geosystems 6/e is written for students, designed to teach the science of physical geography in an interesting, and engaging style Christopherson's approach communicates modern physical geography through its systems organization, currency, student-friendly writing, and an outstanding multimedia graphics program.

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.