Elemental Geosystems
5th Edition
Published on 27. April 2006
Book
Mixed media product
640 pages
978-0-13-149702-3 (ISBN)
Description
For Introductory courses in Physical Geography.
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. Drawing on the readability, superior graphics, cartography, and scientific accuracy of its companion text, Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Fifth Edition, Elemental Geosystems is written, organized, and illustrated to give students an accessible, systematic, and visually appealing start in physical geography.
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. Drawing on the readability, superior graphics, cartography, and scientific accuracy of its companion text, Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Fifth Edition, Elemental Geosystems is written, organized, and illustrated to give students an accessible, systematic, and visually appealing start in physical geography.
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 209 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
1268 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-149702-3 (9780131497023)
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Person
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. He taught such courses as physical and cultural geography, weather and climate, humans and the environment, and humans in the urban environment from 1970 to 1999, and is currently Professor Emeritus.
Robert Christopherson is the recipient of numerous awards, including among others, the Patrons Chair and Student Association Teacher of the Year Awards at his college, most recently the 2005 President's Award and 2005 Textbook Award for Elemental Geosystems, 4/E, from the Text and Academic Authors Association, the 1999 Distinguished Teaching Achievement Award from the National Council for Geographic Education, the 1998 Textbook Award for Geosystems, 3/E, from TAA, and the California Geographical Society's 1997 Outstanding Educator Award.
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 5 polar expeditions, and attended the 2004 Arctic Climate Impact Symposium in Reykjavik, Iceland, to gain photo and video coverage, and research for Geosystems and Elemental Geosystems-his wife has more than 300 exclusive photos in each of these texts.
Robert Christopherson is the recipient of numerous awards, including among others, the Patrons Chair and Student Association Teacher of the Year Awards at his college, most recently the 2005 President's Award and 2005 Textbook Award for Elemental Geosystems, 4/E, from the Text and Academic Authors Association, the 1999 Distinguished Teaching Achievement Award from the National Council for Geographic Education, the 1998 Textbook Award for Geosystems, 3/E, from TAA, and the California Geographical Society's 1997 Outstanding Educator Award.
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 5 polar expeditions, and attended the 2004 Arctic Climate Impact Symposium in Reykjavik, Iceland, to gain photo and video coverage, and research for Geosystems and Elemental Geosystems-his wife has more than 300 exclusive photos in each of these texts.
Content
1. Foundations of Geography.
THE ENERGY-ATMOSPHERE SYSTEM.
2. Solar Energy, Seasons, and the Atmosphere.
3. Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures.
4. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations.
WATER, WEATHER, AND CLIMATE SYSTEMS.
5. Atmospheric Water and Weather.
6. Global Climate Systems.
7. Water Resources.
EARTH'S CHANGING LANDSCAPE SYSTEMS.
8. The Dynamic Planet.
9. Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes.
10. Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement.
11. RiverSystems and Landforms.
12. Wind Processes and Desert Landscapes.
13. The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Landforms.
14. Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes.
BIOGEOGRAPHY SYSTEMS.
15. The Geography of Soils.
16. Ecosystems and Biomes.
17. Earth and the Human Denominator.
APPENDICES.
A. Maps in this Text and Topographic Maps.
B. The Canadian System of Soil Classification (CSSC).
C. The Koeppen Climate Classification System.
D. Common Conversions.
THE ENERGY-ATMOSPHERE SYSTEM.
2. Solar Energy, Seasons, and the Atmosphere.
3. Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures.
4. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations.
WATER, WEATHER, AND CLIMATE SYSTEMS.
5. Atmospheric Water and Weather.
6. Global Climate Systems.
7. Water Resources.
EARTH'S CHANGING LANDSCAPE SYSTEMS.
8. The Dynamic Planet.
9. Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes.
10. Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement.
11. RiverSystems and Landforms.
12. Wind Processes and Desert Landscapes.
13. The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Landforms.
14. Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes.
BIOGEOGRAPHY SYSTEMS.
15. The Geography of Soils.
16. Ecosystems and Biomes.
17. Earth and the Human Denominator.
APPENDICES.
A. Maps in this Text and Topographic Maps.
B. The Canadian System of Soil Classification (CSSC).
C. The Koeppen Climate Classification System.
D. Common Conversions.