Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography - Couverture rigide

Christopherson, Robert W.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0135053145 ISBN 13 : 9780135053140

Editeur : Pearson Education (US), 1997

Synopsis

Offering a distinctive integration of human-Earth relationships, an applied flavour and scientific correctness, this work presents up-to-date information about Earth's physical systems viewed through the spatial analysis approach unique to physical geography. The supporting cartographic and illustration programme includes 210 new photographs, 80 remotely-sensed images, and 75 maps that have been re-rendered or are new to this edition.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Robert W. Christopherson is Professor Emeritus of Geography, American River College, and is the author of the leading physical geography texts in the US and Canada: Geosystems, 7/E, Elemental Geosystems, 5/E, Geosystems Canadian Edition, 2/E, and Applied Physical Geography, 7/E, all published by Pearson Prentice Hall. He attended Cal State University-Chico, and Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. His first textbook was published in 1992. He has spoken across the US and Canada to hundreds of colleges, groups, and at professional meetings. He and his nature photographer wife have completed 10 polar expeditions since September 2003 to gather information and photos for his textbooks. Robert was appointed recently to the Editorial Board of Goode's World Atlas, 22nd Edition, published by Rand McNally.

Présentation de l'éditeur

For introductory courses in Physical Geography and Earth Science at 2/4-year colleges and universities.

Geosystems is written, organized, and illustrated to give introductory students an accessible, systematic, and visually appealing start in the study of physical geography. It is fully supported by superior cartography, illustrations, photographs, remarkable remote sensing imagery, and innovative classroom resources for teachers and students. This animation edition includes the brand-new Student Animations CD.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson Education (US)
• Date d'édition: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0135053145
• ISBN 13: 9780135053140
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 624
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible