Study Guide - Softcover

Christopherson, Robert W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130168157 ISBN 13: 9780130168153

Publisher: Pearson, 2000

Synopsis

For Introductory Physical Geography courses.

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, Fourth Edition, Elemental Geosystems is written, organized, and illustrated to give students an accessible, systematic, and visually appealing start in physical geography.

About this title

About the Author

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.

From the Back Cover

The Virtual Field Trips for Physical Geography CD-ROM is included as a special two-for-one package with this book. This CD-ROM uses computer technology to allow you to explore many geographically significant places. Using the CD, you can visit interesting places in field trips that include background material, panoramic views, and critical thinking exercises. The virtual field trip icon appears in the text at the most appropriate places from which you may want to embark upon one of these digital journeys.

Please visit the ELEMENTAL GEOSYSTEMS, Third Edition Web site at www.prenhall.com/christopherson. This site, specific to the text, contains numerous review exercises (from which students receive immediate feedback), exercises to expand one's understanding of physical geography, and resources for further exploration.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130168157
• ISBN 13: 9780130168153
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 212