Introduction to Geography and the Environment, An

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An unrivalled, comprehensive introduction to the natural processes in our world.

Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment, 4^th edition, by Joseph Holden, is a highly respected and comprehensive text that introduces you to the major topics of physical geography. The book is well illustrated to demonstrate the workings of the physical environment and help you grasp core principles. Its focus on the inter-linkages between processes, places, and environments provides you with a deep understanding of natural, physical processes in our world.

Now in its 4^th edition, the text has been thoroughly updated to contain all the latest research which the authors have compiled, providing an unrivalled source of rich information from around the world. This edition is also supported by a range of digital learning resources including extended and annotated further reading lists for each chapter, multiple-choice questions, fieldwork exercises, and interactive models to enhance your learning experience.

Containing the latest available information with a host of resources to aid your learning, this text is excellent for both undergraduate and postgraduate study in the field of physical geography.

This title also has a Companion Website.

Preface to the fourth edition

List of contributors

Editor's acknowledgements

Part I: The role of physical geography

Chapter 1. Approaching physical geography

Part II: Continent and oceans

Chapter 2. Earth geology and tectonics
Chapter 3. Oceans

Part III: Past, present and future climate and weather

Chapter 4. The Pleistocene
Chapter 5. The Holocene
Chapter 6. Atmospheric processes
Chapter 7. Contemporary climate change
Chapter 8. Global climate and weather
Chapter 9. Regional and local climates

Part IV: Biogeography and ecology

Chapter 10. The biosphere
Chapter 11. Ecosystem processes
Chapter 12. Freshwater ecosystems
Chapter 13. Vegetation and climate change

Part V: Geomorphology and hydrology

Chapter 14. Weathering
Chapter 15. Slope processes and landform evolution
Chapter 16. Sediments and sedimentation
Chapter 17. Soils
Chapter 18. Catchment hydrology
Chapter 19. Fluvial geomorphology and river management
Chapter 20. Solutes and water quality
Chapter 21. Drylands
Chapter 22. Coasts
Chapter 23. Glaciers and ice sheets
Chapter 24. Permafrost and periglaciation

Part VI: Monitoring and management

Chapter 25. Monitoring environmental change
Chapter 26. Dealing with hazards and environmental change