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Elemental Geosystems, 6/E
ISBN-10: 0321595211
ISBN-13: 9780321595218
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2010
Format: Paper Bound with PIN; 640 pp
Published: 02/13/2009
Status: Instock
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Description
Offering a briefer treatment of the elements of physical geography without sacrificing scientific content, Elemental Geosystems features a distinctive integration of human-Earth relationships, an applied flavor, and scientific correctness. It is written, organized, and illustrated to give students an accessible, systematic, and visually appealing start in physical geography.
Features
- An organization that works—Providing a consistent framework for learning and teaching, Elemental Geosystems is organized with a logical progression around the flow of energy, materials, and information to present topics in the same sequence in which they occur in nature.
- Student centered approach—Students are engaged by examples and applications of current events as the author tells the story of modern Earth systems science.
- The most current physical geography book available—Providing students and professors the most significant information, the author updated all sections of the text with the most current data and information available.
- A leader in climate change science—Students learn the science of climate change in the most up-to-date treatment available in any text. Climate change science appears throughout where relevant impacts are important.
- Multimedia experience—Active learners benefit from narrated animations, tutorials, video, and photography on the accompanying Companion Website.
- The Instructor’s Resource Center on DVD or online (IRC) contains everything needed for efficient course preparation, with all digital resources in one well-organized, easy-to-access location.
- Provides high-quality electronic versions of EVERY SINGLE photo and illustration from the book, as well as additional photographs and customizable PowerPoint® lecture presentations.
- All animations are included ready for the classroom.
- Also includes the Instructor’s Manual, Test Item File, and testing software.
New To This Edition
- New examples—Current examples like the near extinction of the Harlequin frog and changes in USDA hardiness zones give students a clear picture of the effects of climate change and the story being told.
- Updated throughout—New data, reports, examples, and applications throughout the text support modern science and the modern classroom.
- Google™ Earth exercises now found in lab manual—The updated Applied Physical Geography: Geosystems in the Laboratory, 7e, is the first in this field to employ Google Earth™ mapping service to allow students to manipulate maps and views in conjunction with their lab exercises.
- The new Companion Website includes an eBook with integrated student animation tutorials and video that join the text and media.
- A narrator guides students through animations that help students visualize Earth processes with a high degree of interactivity.
- Videos and satellite loops show dramatic images, including a compelling movie prepared by NASA that covers all 27 storms of the record-breaking 2005 hurricane season.
- Access codes are bound into new copies of the textbook, or may be purchased stand-alone at www.mygeoscienceplace.com.
Table of Contents
1. Essentials of Geography
PART I: The Energy-Atmosphere System
2. Solar Energy, Seasons, and the Atmosphere
3. Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures
4. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations
PART II: Water, Weather, and Climate Systems
5. Atmospheric Water and Weather
6. Water Resources
7. Climate Systems and Climate Change
PART III: Earth’s Changing Landscape Systems
8. The Dynamic Planet
9. Tectonics, Earthquakes and Volcanoes
10. Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement
11. River Systems and Landforms
12. Wind Processes and Desert Landscapes
13. The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Landforms
14. Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes
PART IV: Biogeography Systems
15. The Geography of Soils
16. Ecosystems and Biomes
17. Earth and the Human Denominator
Appendix A Maps in this Text and Topographic Maps
Appendix B The Koppen Climate Classification System
Appendix C Common Conversions
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Author Bios
Robert W. Christopherson attended California State University—Chico for undergraduate work and received his Masters in Geography from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. He joined the American River College faculty in 1970, where he founded the geography program. From 1970 to 1999 he taught such courses as physical and cultural geography, weather and climate, humans and the environment, and humans in the urban environment, and is currently Professor Emeritus.Robert Christopherson is the recipient of numerous awards, including: the Patrons Chair and Student Association Teacher of the Year Awards at his college, the 1999 Distinguished Teaching Achievement Award from the National Council for Geographic Education, the 1998 Textbook Award for Geosystems, 3/E from the Text and Academic Authors Association, the California Geographical Society’s 1997 Outstanding Educator Award, and, most recently, the 2005 President's Award and 2005 Textbook Award for Elemental Geosystems, 4/E from the Text and Academic Authors Association.
Robert presented in seminar, television and radio, and research papers on topics such as the physical geography of the polar regions, global climate change, energy issues, and environmental awareness. He and his professional photographer wife completed five polar expeditions; they attended the 2004 Arctic Climate Impact Symposium in Reykjavik, Iceland to gain photo and video coverage as well as research for Geosystems and Elemental Geosystems. Robert's wife has provided more than 300 exclusive photos for each of these texts.
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