Physical Geography: Science and Systems of the Human Environment

by Alan H. Strahler

Based upon the bestselling Third Edition, this new edition of Physical Geography introduces O.W. Archibold (University of Saskatchewan) as co-author, and features fully integrated Canadian content. The fourth edition of this highly regarded systems based text has been developed with the collaboration of instructors from across Canada in order to publish a text that better reflects the pedagogical needs of Canadian instructor and student alike. This text has been widely praised for its comprehensiveness of material, excellent writing style and pedagogy that helps the reader better understand the concepts of physical geography. The fourth edition builds upon this reputation to provide a text that is responsive to how physical geography is taught in Canada. Canadian examples are integrated throughout the text to help students learn from local examples to gain an understanding of global systems. This edition also features an expanded instructor resource package that will provide greater flexibility in course delivery and enhance the learning experience.

Genres: Science, Reference, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Academic, Geography

652 pages, Hardcover

First published June 28, 1994

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my text book for my Physical Geography class in 2007.