An introduction to physical geography and the environment. (2017)
- Record Type:
- Book
- Title:
- An introduction to physical geography and the environment. (2017)
- Main Title:
- An introduction to physical geography and the environment
- Further Information:
- Note: Joseph Holden.
- Authors:
- Holden, Joseph, 1975-
- Contents:
- Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Brief Contents; Contents; Preface to the fourth edition; Contributors; Editorâ#x80;#x99;s acknowledgements; Acknowledgements; Part I: The role of physical geography; 1 Approaching physical geography; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Historical development of physical geography; 1.2.1 Physical geography before 1800; 1.2.2 Physical geography between 1800 and 1950; 1.2.3 Physical geography since 1950; 1.3 Scientific methods; 1.3.1 The positivist method; 1.3.2 Critique of the positivist method; 1.3.3 Realism as an alternative positivist approach. 1.3.4 Benefits of multiple scientific methods in physical geography1.4 The field, the laboratory and the model; 1.4.1 Approaching data collection from the environment; 1.4.2 Approaching laboratory work; 1.4.3 Approaching numerical modelling; 1.5 Using physical geography for managing the environment; 1.6 Summary; Further reading; Part II: Continents and oceans; 2 Earth geology and tectonics; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 The Earthâ#x80;#x99;s structure; 2.2.1 The interior of the Earth; 2.2.2 The outer layers of the Earth; 2.3 Rock type and formation; 2.3.1 Igneous rock; 2.3.2 Sedimentary rock. 2.3.3 Metamorphic rock2.3.4 The rock cycle; 2.4 History of plate tectonics; 2.4.1 Early ideas of global tectonics; 2.4.2 Evidence that led directly to plate tectonic theory; 2.5 The theory of plate tectonics; 2.5.1 Lithospheric plates; 2.5.2 Rates of plate movement; 2.6 Structural features related directly to motion of the plates;Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Brief Contents; Contents; Preface to the fourth edition; Contributors; Editorâ#x80;#x99;s acknowledgements; Acknowledgements; Part I: The role of physical geography; 1 Approaching physical geography; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Historical development of physical geography; 1.2.1 Physical geography before 1800; 1.2.2 Physical geography between 1800 and 1950; 1.2.3 Physical geography since 1950; 1.3 Scientific methods; 1.3.1 The positivist method; 1.3.2 Critique of the positivist method; 1.3.3 Realism as an alternative positivist approach. 1.3.4 Benefits of multiple scientific methods in physical geography1.4 The field, the laboratory and the model; 1.4.1 Approaching data collection from the environment; 1.4.2 Approaching laboratory work; 1.4.3 Approaching numerical modelling; 1.5 Using physical geography for managing the environment; 1.6 Summary; Further reading; Part II: Continents and oceans; 2 Earth geology and tectonics; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 The Earthâ#x80;#x99;s structure; 2.2.1 The interior of the Earth; 2.2.2 The outer layers of the Earth; 2.3 Rock type and formation; 2.3.1 Igneous rock; 2.3.2 Sedimentary rock. 2.3.3 Metamorphic rock2.3.4 The rock cycle; 2.4 History of plate tectonics; 2.4.1 Early ideas of global tectonics; 2.4.2 Evidence that led directly to plate tectonic theory; 2.5 The theory of plate tectonics; 2.5.1 Lithospheric plates; 2.5.2 Rates of plate movement; 2.6 Structural features related directly to motion of the plates; 2.6.1 Divergent plate boundaries; 2.6.2 Transform faults; 2.6.3 Convergent plate boundaries; 2.6.4 Hot spots; 2.7 The history of the continents; 2.8 Summary; Further reading; 3 Oceans; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 The ocean basins; 3.2.1 The scale of the oceans. 3.2.2 Geological structure of the ocean basins3.2.3 The depth and shape of the ocean basins; 3.3 Physical properties of the ocean; 3.3.1 Salinity; 3.3.2 Temperature structure of the oceans; 3.4 Ocean circulation; 3.4.1 Surface currents; 3.4.2 The deep currents of the oceans; 3.4.3 The weather of the ocean; 3.5 Sediments in the ocean; 3.6 Biological productivity; 3.6.1 Photosynthesis in the ocean; 3.6.2 Importance of nutrient supply to primary productivity; 3.6.3 Animals of the sea; 3.6.4 Pollution; 3.7 Effect of global climate change on the oceans; 3.8 Summary; Further reading. Part III: Past, present and future climate and weather4 The Pleistocene; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Long-term cycles, astronomical forcing and feedback mechanisms; 4.2.1 Orbital forcing theory; 4.2.2 Evidence that orbital forcing causes climate change; 4.2.3 Problems with orbital forcing theory; 4.2.4 Internal feedback mechanisms; 4.3 Short-term cycles; 4.3.1 Glacial instability; 4.3.2 The Younger Dryas; 4.4 Further evidence for environmental change; 4.4.1 Landforms; 4.4.2 Plants; 4.4.3 Insects; 4.4.4 Other animal remains; 4.5 Dating methods; 4.5.1 Age estimation techniques. … (more)
- Edition:
- Fourth edition
- Publisher Details:
- Harlow, United Kingdom : Pearson Education Limited
- Publication Date:
- 2017
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (xxv, 810 pages), , illustrations
- Subjects:
- 910.02
Physical geography
Géographie physique
physical geography
SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Geography
TRAVEL -- Budget
TRAVEL -- Hikes & Walks
TRAVEL -- Museums, Tours, Points of Interest
TRAVEL -- Parks & Campgrounds
Physical geography
Geovetenskap
Miljövetenskap
Naturgeografi
Geography
Electronic books - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9781292134574
1292134577
9781292083612
1292083611 - Related ISBNs:
- 9781292083575
1292083573 - Notes:
- Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 763-794) and index.
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- Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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