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Physical Geography: Science and Systems of the Human Environment, 3rd Edition

ISBN: 978-0-471-48053-2

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816 pages

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Continued emphasis on systems and the integration of topics. Throughout, the book presents strong links among topics and concepts, which makes it easier for students to understand the inter-relatedness of the Earth’s systems.
New inter-chapter feature called “A Closer Look,” which enhances the coverage of a number of topics with current and relevant information for students. This material includes discussions of global change, current environmental events, and natural hazards.
A substantially revised Chapter 7 on Winds and Global Circulation, which more fully links surface winds to upper atmospheric circulation.
Expanded exercises called “Reading the Landscape” throughout the chapters. These activities help students develop the skills needed to view landscape in an informed manner. Students can observe a particular landscape and then compare their observations with those that a physical geographer would make. The identifications for these images are now found at the end of each chapter to provide more detail and expand explanations.
Increased coverage of biogeography throughout, including a new chapter in Part V to help clearly define biogeography.
A number of additional showcase art pieces. These two-page spreads group photographs and illustrations to visually communicate concepts to aid student comprehension
New chapter openers and part openers, which include photographs from Earth from Above, by Yann Arthus-Bertrand.
GeoDiscoveries multimedia, which continues to grow in resources for student learning and faculty presentation. Developed with faculty, this very robust multimedia package offers interactive resources and experiences to help students understand key concepts in physical geography. The material will be available on a CD packaged with the book and a companion website. This material will include simulations, activities, links, quizzes and exploratory modules.