
The Dictionary of Physical Geography
David S. G. Thomas(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 26. February 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
632 pages
978-1-118-78233-0 (ISBN)
Description
This fully-revised comprehensive fourth edition covers the whole field of physical geography including climate and atmosphere, geomorphology, biogeography, hydrology, oceans, Quaternary, environmental change, soils, remote sensing and GIS. This new edition reflects developments in the discipline during the last decade, with the expert advisory group providing an international perspective on the discipline of physical geography.
Over 2000 entries that are self-contained or cross-referenced include 200 that are new to this edition, over 400 that are rewritten and updated, and new supporting references and additional recommended reading in many others. Entries removed from the last edition are available in the online resource. This volume is the essential reference point for students of physical geography and related environmental disciplines, lecturers and interested individuals alike.
Over 2000 entries that are self-contained or cross-referenced include 200 that are new to this edition, over 400 that are rewritten and updated, and new supporting references and additional recommended reading in many others. Entries removed from the last edition are available in the online resource. This volume is the essential reference point for students of physical geography and related environmental disciplines, lecturers and interested individuals alike.
Reviews / Votes
"There are other dictionaries available, but they do not have the breadth of information that thisDictionary contains, with the additional tables, charts, reading and companion website. The
Dictionary of Physical Geography is a good general resource for multiple levels of researchers at the
university level. It is clear, concise and easy to use and follow. Users will be able to find definitions
for various terms, links or resources to other help and quickly move on to other research" Victoria Lynn Packard, Texas A&M University on behalf of Reference Reviews, Sept 2017
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
1077 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-118-78233-0 (9781118782330)
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The Dictionary of Physical Geography
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3rd Edition
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Person
David Thomas is Professor of Geography at the University of Oxford, a Fellow of Hertford College, and is Honorary Professor at the Universities of Cape Town and Witwatersrand in South Africa. He is a geomorphologist who works in contemporary as well as Quaternary contexts, especially in drylands and deserts. He has authored almost 200 papers in refereed international journals and other volumes, and has authored or edited 10 books.
Content
List of Contributors vi
Preface to the Fourth Edition x
Preface to the First Edition xi
Preface to the Second Edition xii
Preface to the Third Edition xiii
Acknowledgments xiv
About the Companion Website xvi
Introduction xvii
The Dictionary of Physical Geography 1
Index 581
Preface to the Fourth Edition x
Preface to the First Edition xi
Preface to the Second Edition xii
Preface to the Third Edition xiii
Acknowledgments xiv
About the Companion Website xvi
Introduction xvii
The Dictionary of Physical Geography 1
Index 581