Elemental Geosystems, Books a la Carte Edition, 9th Edition

This loose-leaf, three-hole punched version of the textbook gives students the flexibility to take only what they need to class and add their own notes–all at an affordable price.

For introductory physical geography courses.

Explore Earth’s dynamic, changing systems

Among the most highly regarded textbooks in physical geography, Robert Christopherson’s best-selling Elemental Geosystems retains its unparalleled currency, accuracy, rich integration of climate change science, and dynamic multimedia program.

Organized around the natural flow of energy, materials, and information, subjects are presented in the same sequence in which they occur in nature–an organic, holistic approach that is unique in this discipline. The 9th Edition features updated content and new Mastering Geography activities, while also incorporating new visual media, active learning activities, and visual tools to help student engagement and mastery.

Also available with Mastering Geography

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