Physical Geography: Science and Systems of the Human Environment - Hardcover

Strahler, Alan H.; Strahler, Arthur

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471112992 ISBN 13: 9780471112990

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1996

Synopsis

This truly integrated, system–based approach to physical geography is designed for a one or two–semester course in Physical Geography or Earth Systems Science, taught at the First year undergraduate level. Comprehensive in its coverage, this text′s inclusion of quantitative concepts should appeal to lecturers and students seeking to incorporate systems–driven approach to teaching this course.

Environmental issues of global change are stressed in each chapter, highlighted by a colour bar at the side of the column. Simple quantitative concepts are included in "Working It Out" boxes for those who desire a more quantitative focus. These sections require highschool algebra, and they focus on applications rather than computation. End–of–chapter problems and end–of–book problems are also included.

Supplements: Teacher′s Manual/Test Bank, Slides, Transparencies, Test Bank

About this title

About the Author

Alan Strahler received his B.A. degree in 1964 and his Ph.D. degree in 1969 from the John Hopkins University Department of Geography and Environemtal Engineering. He has held academic positions at the Universikty of Virginia, the Univrsity of California at Santa Barbara, and Hunter College of the City Unviersity of New ork, and is now Professor of Georgraphy at Boston University. With Arthur Strahler, he is coauthor of seven textbook titles with seven revised editions on phyhsical geography and environmental science. He has published over 250 articles in the refereed scientific literature, largely on the theory of remote sensing of vegetation, and has also contributed to the fields of plant geography, forest ecology, and quantitative methods. His work has been supported by over $6 million in grant and contract funds, primarily from NASA. In 1993, he was awarded the Association of American Geographers/Remote Sensing Specialty Group Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Remote Sensing. In 2000, he received the honorary degree Doctorem Scientiarum Honoris Causa (D.H.C) from the Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium, for his academic accomplishments in teaching and research.

Arthur Strahler received his B.A. degree in 1938 from the College of Wooster, Ohio, and his Ph.D. degree in geology from Columbia University in 1944. He was appointed to the Columbia University faculty in 1941, serving as Professor of Geomorphology from 1958 to 1967 and as Chairman of the Department of Geology from 1959 to 1962. He was elected as a Fellow of both the Geological Society of America and the Association of American Geographers for his pioneering contributions to quantitative and dynamic geomorphology, contained in over 30 major papers in leading scientific journals. He is the author or coauthor with Alan Strahler of 16 textbook titles with 13 revised editions in physical geography, environmental science, the Earth sciences, and geology. His most recent new title, Plate Tectonics (GeoBooks Publishing, Cambridge, Massachusetts), has received critical praise as an upper–level college text on plate tectonics as the grand paradigm in Earth science.

From the Back Cover

Experience the breadth and depth of Strahler and the beauty of Earth from Above!

A dromedary caravan sets out across the undulating dunes of the Sahara near Nouakchott, Mauritania. In this extreme environment, these animals play a vital role. Can you imagine a more fascinating journey?

Taken by acclaimed photographer Yann Arthus–Bertrand, this extraordinary scene is just one of many captivating images of the Earth from Aboveproject.

Now, the new Third Edition of the Strahlers’ Physical Geography features Earth from Above images! Each part and chapter opens with an Earth from Above photo illustrating Photographer Bertrand′s unique perspective on the landscape as seen from a low–flying aircraft. This striking collection of special images captures the full glory and diversity of the Earth′s environments. From equatorial rainforests to the glaciers of Mount Everest, you see the stunning beauty and pattern of the Earth as you read this book. And, with expanded Eye on the Landscape features, you interact with these and other photos to develop the skills needed to look at the landscape in an informed way.

Other Features

• Expanded treatment of global change topics, including new Eye on Global Change features that show how our environment is changing.
• Added "showcase" photo spreads that let you view and compare photos on the same topic.
• New A Closer Look features that enhance the coverage of a number of topics, including discussions of global change, current environmental events, and natural hazards.
• More Focus on Remote Sensing features that illustrate how the latest satellite technology is used to learn more about the Earth.
• A consistent approach to Earth systems, with an emphasis on the integration of topics.
• offers a rich electronic medium for exploring the core concepts of physical geography and the tools geographers use to answer geographic questions.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471112992
• ISBN 13: 9780471112990
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 656