Elemental Geosystems

by Robert W. Christopherson

This book gives readers an accessible , systematic, non-mathematical, and visually appealing start in physical geography. It features a distinctive, holistic integration of human-Earth relationships, an applied flavor, scientific correctness, and superior graphics (remote sensing images) and cartography. A holistic, process approach is used to describe and discuss each physical system. Highlights more than 200 URLs, and features an accompanying CD-ROM with more than 30 animations of key concepts in physical geography. Solar Energy, Seasons, and the Atmosphere. Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations. Atmospheric Water and Weather. Global Climate Systems. Water Resources. The Dynamic Planet. Earthquakes and Volcanoes. Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement. River Systems and Landforms. Wind Processes and Desert Landscapes. The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Landforms. Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes. The Geography of Soils. Ecosystems and Biomes. Earth and the Human Denominator. For anyone needing a non-mathematical introduction to physical geography.

Genres: Nonfiction, Stem, Geology, Textbooks, School, Science, College

496 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1900

Reviews

[Justin · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book does a poor job of explaining of the various Geography terms and does not really help students understand the overall picture of what Geography is really about. It does a poor job of explaining the material in away that students can clearly understand.

[Daniel Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book clearly explained the various elements of geosystems, provided lots of examples, problems, and graphics, and was generally easy to use and understand.

[William Lockwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tedious at times, but it does a really good job at covering the basics of geosystems. If you enjoy geology.... this text makes it pretty easy to grasp.

[Kurt Nicolai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thorough

I learned quite a bit from this textbook. Easy to consume information with plenty of pictures and diagrams. Good luck!

[Krischelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unlike many of the "advanced" texts I worked with at Columbia, this provides a very basic background for a person with little to no experience in environmental science or geography. For a person like me with some background, it is a great review and outlines concepts in a way that makes sense. Comes with a CD-ROM (which includes mini-quizzes) that is a great review tool for when you are tired of staring at pages and pages of text.

[Linda Hayashi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Concise, no fat.

[Earl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall a good book, but a bit dry in some spots.