An Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment

"An Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment" provides a comprehensive overview of the major topics within physical geography, including climate, land form evolution, biogeography, oceans, environmental management, quaternary environmental change and remote sensing. Richly supported throughout by examples drawn from Europe and the wider world, this highly illustrated text will stimulate interest and actively engage students. It looks closely at processes and environmental change and encourages students to apply their understanding to consider contemporary environmental problems. Each chapter is written by a leading specialist in their field to provide informative, expert and practical coverage. Its main features include: an integrative thematic structure that provides clear and comprehensible organisation to the material; the splitting of the book into five parts, each with a part opener describing the main themes and links between the chapters within that part; and a wide range of pedagogical features that helps to clarify, extend and apply students' understanding of the fundamental issues.;This book comprises of: five categories of boxed feature that explore and illustrate topics and concepts; fundamental principles, techniques, environmental change, new directions and case studies; and reflective questions that invite the reader to think about and further explore what they have just read. Useful for consolidating learning, these are found at the end of each major section of every chapter. Also included are learning objectives, a summary, a comprehensive glossary, and an annotated list of further reading and web links. An innovative website accompanies the text. This web site includes resources for the lecturer and student to assist teaching and further explore topics covered in the main text. For lecturers: there is a password-protected site with power point slides, and field exercise ideas. For students: there are multiple choice questions for each chapter, interactive numerical models, an annotated bibliography, list of web links and a comprehensive glossary.;"An Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment" is an essential textbook for undergraduate students taking courses in geography, the environment and environmental science, and also suitable for those studying earth sciences, geology, environmental management and other related environmental courses.