Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment, An, 4th edition

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  • Joseph Holden University of Leeds

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Enhance your students' understanding of geographical processes.

Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment, 4th edition, introduces your students to core topics of physical geography. Its focus on the links between processes, places, and environments provides them with a deep understanding of natural, physical processes in our world.

This edition provides an unrivalled source of rich information from around the world, supported by digital resources including further reading lists, fieldwork exercises, and interactive models to enhance the learning experience.

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  • Each chapter is written by a leading specialist in the field, providing expert practical coverage.
  • A range of in-text features aid independent study, including case studies, reflective questions, highlighted glossary terms, and annotated further reading.
  • Boxed features, including Fundamental Principles, Techniques, Hazards and New Directions, help apply knowledge to the real world.
  • An impressive range of examples from around the world illustrate the physical environment with truly global scope.

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  • An unrivalled source of information taken from around the world.
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  • Multiple-choice questions.
  • Fieldwork exercises.
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Preface to the fourth edition

List of contributors

Editor's acknowledgements

Part I: The role of physical geography

  • Chapter 1. Approaching physical geography

Part II: Continent and oceans

  • Chapter 2. Earth geology and tectonics
  • Chapter 3. Oceans

Part III: Past, present and future climate and weather

  • Chapter 4. The Pleistocene
  • Chapter 5. The Holocene
  • Chapter 6. Atmospheric processes
  • Chapter 7. Contemporary climate change
  • Chapter 8. Global climate and weather
  • Chapter 9. Regional and local climates

Part IV: Biogeography and ecology

  • Chapter 10. The biosphere
  • Chapter 11. Ecosystem processes
  • Chapter 12. Freshwater ecosystems
  • Chapter 13. Vegetation and climate change

Part V: Geomorphology and hydrology

  • Chapter 14. Weathering
  • Chapter 15. Slope processes and landform evolution
  • Chapter 16. Sediments and sedimentation
  • Chapter 17. Soils
  • Chapter 18. Catchment hydrology
  • Chapter 19. Fluvial geomorphology and river management
  • Chapter 20. Solutes and water quality
  • Chapter 21. Drylands
  • Chapter 22. Coasts
  • Chapter 23. Glaciers and ice sheets
  • Chapter 24. Permafrost and periglaciation

Part VI: Monitoring and management

  • Chapter 25. Monitoring environmental change
  • Chapter 26. Dealing with hazards and environmental change

Joseph Holden is Professor of Physical Geography at the School of Geography and also the Dean of Research for the Faculty of Environment, University of Leeds.

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