Nature of the Environment 4e - Couverture souple

Goudie, Goudie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 063120069X ISBN 13 : 9780631200697

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons, 2009

Synopsis

Book by Goudie Andrew S

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

The fourth edition of this highly acclaimed text provides anup–dated examination of the natural environment of the earth atvarious levels, from the global to the local. Integrating the studyof geomorphology, climatology, hydrology, pedology andbiogeography, it considers the ways in which we both mould and aremoulded by our landscape and environment. The book also presents anhistorical perspective, and investigates natural climatic changes,hazardous events and human impacts.

This new edition follows the same successful framework ofearlier editions, with extra material, including an extra chapteron The Organic World. In addition, a list of key concepts has beenadded at the end of each chapter and the book now also includespoints for review. With substantially more "windows", updated andexpanded guides to reading, new plates, diagrams, and tables, andup–to–date examples and case studies, this fourth edition ofNature of the Environment will be welcomed by students andteachers alike.

Please visit the accompanying website at:http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/goudie to view sample materialfrom both the new edition and forthcoming instructor′s manualonline.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The fourth edition of this highly acclaimed text on the naturalenvironment of the earth has now been thoroughly revised andupdated and includes a new chapter on The Organic World, more"windows", new illustrations, and a range of other features. Please visit the accompanying website at:http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/goudie to view sample materialfrom both the new edition and forthcoming instructor′s manualonline. Fully updated with an entirely new chapter, and new featuresthroughout. Now features a list of key concepts and points forreview. Includes increased number of windows, updated and expandedreading guides, and new plates and diagrams. Well illustrated with updated examples and case studies. Puts more stress on the importance of hazards, naturalenvironmental changes, and human impacts.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 063120069X
• ISBN 13: 9780631200697
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 580