Introduction to Physical Geography

An Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environmentprovides 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 apart openerdescribing 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 ofboxed featurethat explore and illustrate topics and concepts -fundamental principles, techniques, environmental change, new directions and case studies. - Reflective questionsthatinvite the reader to think about and further explore what they have just read. Useful for consolidating learning, these are found at the end of each major section of every chapter. - Also included are learning objectives, a summary, a comprehensive glossary, and an annotated list of further reading and weblinks An innovative website accompanies the text. This includes resources for the lecturer and student to assist teaching and further explore topics covered in the main text. To explore the online resources, please go to the dedicatedcompanionwebsite at www.booksites.net/holden For lecturers: - There is a password protected site with power point slides, and field exercise ideas. For students: - There are multiple choice questions for each chapter, interactive numerical models, an annotated bibliography, list of weblinks and a comprehensive glossary. An Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environmentis an essential textbook for undergraduate students taking courses in geography, the environment and environmental science and also suitable for those studying earth sciences, geology, environmental management and other related environmental courses.Holden, Joseph is the author of 'Introduction to Physical Geography ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780131217614 and ISBN 0131217615.