{"product_id":"the-dictionary-of-physical-geography-isbn-9781118782330","title":"The Dictionary of Physical Geography","description":"This fully-revised comprehensive fourth edition covers the whole field of physical geography including climate and atmosphere, geomorphology, biogeography, hydrology, oceans, Quaternary, environmental change, soils, remote sensing and GIS. This new edition reflects developments in the discipline during the last decade, with the expert advisory group providing an international perspective on the discipline of physical geography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOver 2000 entries that are self-contained or cross-referenced include 200 that are new to this edition, over 400 that are rewritten and updated, and new supporting references and additional recommended reading in many others. Entries removed from the last edition are available in the online resource. This volume is the essential reference point for students of physical geography and related environmental disciplines, lecturers and interested individuals alike. \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the Fourth Edition x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the First Edition xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the Second Edition xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the Third Edition xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dictionary of Physical Geography 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 581\u003c\/p\u003e \"There are other dictionaries available, but they do not have the breadth of information that this\u003cbr\u003eDictionary contains, with the additional tables, charts, reading and companion website. The\u003cbr\u003eDictionary of Physical Geography is a good general resource for multiple levels of researchers at the\u003cbr\u003euniversity level. It is clear, concise and easy to use and follow. Users will be able to find definitions\u003cbr\u003efor various terms, links or resources to other help and quickly move on to other research\" \u003cb\u003eVictoria Lynn Packard, Texas A\u0026amp;M University on behalf of Reference Reviews, Sept 2017\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Geography at the University of Oxford, a Fellow of Hertford College, and is Honorary Professor at the Universities of Cape Town and Witwatersrand in South Africa. He is a geomorphologist who works in contemporary as well as Quaternary contexts, especially in drylands and deserts. He has authored almost 200 papers in refereed international journals and other volumes, and has authored or edited 10 books.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEdited by\u003c\/i\u003e David S. G. Thomas  \u003cb\u003eTHE DICTIONARY OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY\u003c\/b\u003e FOURTH EDITION \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fully revised comprehensive fourth edition covers the whole field of physical geography, including climate and atmosphere, geomorphology, biogeography, hydrology, oceans, Quaternary, environmental change, soils, remote sensing and GIS. This new edition reflects developments in the discipline during the last decade, with the expert advisory group providing an international perspective on the discipline of physical geography. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver 2000 entries that are self-contained or cross-referenced include 200 that are new to this edition, over 400 that are rewritten and updated, and new supporting references and additional recommended reading in many others. Entries removed from the last edition are available in the online resource. This volume is the essential reference point for students of physical geography and related environmental disciplines, lecturers and interested individuals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990207086821,"sku":"NP9781118782330","price":60.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118782330.jpg?v=1761786906","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-dictionary-of-physical-geography-isbn-9781118782330","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}