Introducing Physical Geography - Couverture souple

Strahler, Alan H.; Strahler, Arthur N.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0471576670 ISBN 13 : 9780471576679

Editeur : John Wiley and Sons (WIE), 1996

Synopsis

This undergraduate textbook on physical geography has been designed to make all concepts clear and relevant. Topics discussed include the global energy balance, precipitation, weather systems, climate, vegetation and soils, landforms and rock structures, plate tectonics, vulcanology and more.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Put Yourself in the Picture with Our Visualization CD–ROM Studying geography is now easier than ever before with the help of the Visualization 2.0 CD–ROM. The upgraded version of this innovative software, included with this text, includes new animation and graphics that will greatly enhance your understanding of the material presented in the book. You′ll be able to learn at your own pace, receive immediate feedback, and repeat demonstrations. The Visualization CD–ROM:
∗ Enables a better understanding of concepts and processes that are important in this course of study, such as the relationship of earth and sun, the development of storms, and the patterns of climate, soils and vegetation.
∗ Complements the textbook with animations and movies for key topics.
∗ Contains a gallery of over 300 captioned photos as well as over 300 illustrations taken from the text.
∗ Gives convenient access to many of the same drawings, diagrams, animations and movies that your instructor will use in the classroom.
With the purchase of this book, you′ll also be given a password that provides free access to the On–Line Student Companion on the web. This comprehensive study guide lets you take practice quizzes and receive immediate results, run tutorials for selected topics and surf to other relevant web sites. By using the study guide and CD–ROM, you′ll begin to understand the world in a whole new way!

Biographie de l'auteur

Alan Strahler, Boston University

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley and Sons (WIE)
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471576670
• ISBN 13: 9780471576679
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 560
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible