Physical Geography of the Global Environment, Study Guide

by H.J. de Blij

Devoted to our planet's natural surroundings, emphasizing the growing concern for environmental issues especially in the area of human/environment interactions. Relates physical geography to other natural and physical sciences, introducing system and modeling approaches. Topics run the gamut from clouds, ocean waves, soils and forests to rocks, minerals, deserts and barren wastes. Material is organized into 52 focused units approximately 10-15 pages each. Features a copious amount of photographs and illustrations.

368 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1993

About the author

Harm J. de Blij (see IJ (digraph); closest pronunciation: "duh blay") is a geographer. He is a former geography editor on ABC's Good Morning America. He is a former editor of National Geographic magazine and the author of several books, including Why Geography Matters.

Dr. de Blij is a Distinguished Professor of Geography at Michigan State University. He has held the George Landegger Chair in Georgetown University's school of Foreign Service and the John Deaver Drinko chair of geography at Marshall University and has also taught at the Colorado School of Mines and the University of Miami.