Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation - Couverture rigide

McKnight, Tom L.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0136671306 ISBN 13 : 9780136671305

Editeur : Prentice-Hall, 1993

Synopsis

Written from a landscape appreciation point of view, this book explores the process of physical geography, carefully explaining the inter-relationships of phenomena. New sections emphasize the impact various processes have on the landscape, such as atmospheric moisture, storms, internal processes, waves and currents and glaciation. Revisions cover hurricanes, zoogeographic regions, plate tectonics and Karst topography.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

The Virtual Field Trips for Physical Geography CD-ROM is included as a special two-for-one package with this book. This CD-ROM uses computer technology to allow you to explore many geographically significant places. Using the CD, you can visit interesting places in field trips that include background material, panoramic views, and critical thinking exercises. The virtual field trip icon appears in the text at the most appropriate places from which you may want to embark upon one of these digital journeys.

Please visit the McKnight/Hess, Physical Geography Web sites at www.prenhall.com/mcknight. This site, specific to the text, contains numerous review exercises (from which students receive immediate feedback), exercises to expand one's understanding of physical geography, and resources for further exploration.

Présentation de l'éditeur

For introductory courses in Physical Geography or Atmospheric Resources.

 

Carrying forth Tom L. McKnight's well-known thematic focus on landscape appreciation, this best-seller fosters a solid understanding of Earth and its physical geography. Its clear, user-friendly writing style, superior art program, and abundant pedagogy appeal to a wide variety of students.   The Ninth Edition represents a thorough revision and significantly updated content – yet it maintains the time-proven approach first presented by McKnight more than two decades ago.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Prentice-Hall
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0136671306
• ISBN 13: 9780136671305
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 624
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible