The Nature of the Environment, 4th Edition
- List Price: $181.95
- Binding: Hardcover
- Edition: 4
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
- Publish date: 06/01/2001
Description:
The fourth edition of Andrew Goudie's The Nature of the Environment updates this popular textbook to provide a balanced and comprehensive examination of the natural environment of the earth.
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The author imparts an understanding of the processes acting on our landscapes and environment at the present time. Goudie's coverage ranges from the global to the local and integrates the study of landforms, climate, hydrology, soils, plants, and animals. In addition, he provides an historical perspective and investigates natural climatic changes, hazardous events, and human impacts.
The book is up-to-date and well illustrated, and includes numerous case studies and helpful guides to further reading. It is an ideal introduction for newcomers to the fields of environmental and physical geography.
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