Fundamentals of the Physical Environment

Fundamentals of the Physical Environment

Smithson, 2002

Overview

This textbook serves as a core introduction to physical geography and environmental sciences. The third edition has been updated with current knowledge and thinking, while maintaining its foundational structure. It employs a systems approach to explore how landscape factors interact and can be deciphered. The book explains the nature of Earth and its oceans, key geomorphological processes, and elements of ecosystems like soils and vegetation.

Who it's for

• Students of physical geography
• Students of environmental sciences
• Individuals seeking to understand global physical environments and their human interactions

Key features

• Paperback binding
• 656 pages
• Published in 2002
• ISBN: 9780415232944
• Publisher: Taylor&Francis