9781848606203

The Earth′s Land Surface

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ISBN13: 9781848606203

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This introductory text details the land surface of the earth in a readable style covering the major issues, key themes and sensitivities of the environments/landscape. Emphasizing the major ideas and their development, each chapter includes case studies and details of influential scientists (not necessarily geomorphologists) who have contributed to the progress of understanding. Providing a very clear explanation of the understanding achieved and of the debates that have arisen, the book is comprised of 12 chapters in four sections: Visualizing the land surface explains and explores the composition of the land surface and outlines how it has been studiedDynamics of the land surface considers the dynamics affecting the earth's land surface including its influences, processes and the changes that have occurred Environments of the land surface looks to understand the land surface in major world regions highlighting differences between the areasManagement of the land surface is an examination of the current and future prospects of the management of the earth's land surfaceWith comprehensive pedagogical features including full color plates, further reading, questions for discussion and glossary, this original, lively text is authored by one of the leading experts in the field and will be core reading for first and second year undergraduates on all physical geography courses. 

ISBN-13

9781848606203

ISBN-10

1848606206

Weight

1.37 Pounds

Dimensions

6.69 x 0.82 x 9.53 In

List Price

$72.00

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

360 pages

Publisher

SAGE Publications Ltd

Published On

2010-04-14



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