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Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 6/E
Robert Christopherson

ISBN-10: 0131531174
ISBN-13:  9780131531178

Publisher:  Prentice Hall
Copyright:  2006
Format:  Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 752 pp
Published:  02/09/2005
New edition available
  This item has been replaced by Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 7/E.



Geosystems 6/e is written for students, designed to teach the science of physical geography in an interesting, and engaging style Christopherson's approach communicates modern physical geography through its systems organization, currency, student-friendly writing, and an outstanding multimedia graphics program.

  • UNIQUE ORGANIZATION AND FLOW OF TOPICS:  Geosystems’ four-part organization and chapter sequence treats subjects as process systems, essentially nonmathematical, with text material organized in the same order and direction as the flow of energy and matter in the environment. Like previous editions, this edition provides an updated view of the field, and highlights physicalgeography as an important Earth systems science.
  • WRITING AND PEDAGOGY:  The book features a strong writing and pedagogical program. The writing is characterized by numerous interesting examples for students, by a strong focus on physical geography’s applicability to understanding current events, and vignettes that highlight some interesting careers in physical geography. The pedagogical program includes extensive study materials at the beginning and end of every chapter, a study guide written by Robert W. Christopherson, and an online study guide available to all students.
  • CURRENCY:  Currency has always been a Geosystems’ hallmark, and this edition is no exception. The latest science appears in text and figures throughout. For example, the Western drought, into its sixth year, receives coverage in Chapters 9 and 15. The Colorado River focus study is updated as of press time to give students the latest information on declining reservoir levels and the failing river flows.
  • ILLUSTRATION PROGRAM:  Photographs, maps, illustrations, and satellite images provide a multimedia richness to highlight content, specially important in this visually-oriented time. The author has created compound figures throughout the book developed from his classroom teaching methods. This dynamic approach brings a subject alive while giving students a complete view of a concept.
  • Student Animations CD:  In keeping with its emphasis on graphics, the book features animations of key concepts. The topics and concepts animated were chosen by a panel of physical geographers as the most difficult concepts and processes for students to visualize. These animations have been specifically crafted to help students learn these concepts and processes more quickly and effectively. Each animation allows the student to control the action. The user can replay the animation, control its pace, and stop and start the animation anywhere in its sequence. In order to facilitate effective independent study, Robert W. Christopherson has written narrations to accompany each animation.
  • Instructor Resource CD-ROM:  The Instructor’s Resource Center on CD-ROM (IRC), contains everything needed for efficient course preparation. All digital resources are in one, well-organized, easy-to-access place. New to this edition, the IRC now provides high-quality electronic versions of EVERY SINGLE photo and illustration from the book, as well as additional photographs and customizable PowerPoint lecture presentations. The Instructor’s Resource Center on CD-ROM also includes the Instructor’s Manual, Test Item File, and testing software.

  • HIGH LATITUDE THEME:  Because Earth's Arctic and Antarctic regions are linked to all planetary systems they exert strong influence over global climate. In recent years these high latitudes have undergone significant climatic changes. In order to promote understanding of the Polar Regions and in honor of the International Polar Year in 2007—2008, this sixth edition of Geosystems emphasizes a high latitude theme throughout. The book offers a series of High Latitude Connection features and a thorough treatment of the physical geography of the high latitudes.
  • THOUROUGHLY REVISED AND UPDATED THROUGHOUT:  The Geosystems text meticulously deliver the latest scientific content and examples, while simultaneously presenting the core topics in physical geography. The sixth edition remains true to this legacy. For example, the book features coverage of the fact that in 2003 hurricanes reached Canada and for the first time a hurricane hit Brazil. Other examples include expanded coverage of jet-contrail impacts on Earth-atmosphere energy budgets; new discussion of derechos– straight-line intense winds; and mention of the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season.
  • REVISED STUDENT ANIMATION CD-ROM:  The revised student CD-ROM is packaged automatically with each copy of the text and features over 40 animations of key concepts in physical geography. These animations are interactive and will greatly augment classroom presentation and student comprehension. The author has taken the Prentice Hall Geoscience animations and added pedagogy to help students understand and learn more efficiently about physical processes. This CD-ROM, is referenced throughout the text by CD, Satellite Loop, and Notebook icons.
  • NEW GENETIC COVERAGE OF GLOBAL CLIMATE SYSTEMS:  Chapter 10 now features a new, genetic climate map and treatment. The familiar global climate map and climate category names are noted with the causes of climate. Each climograph features these genetic elements so that students learn the factors that produce each climate type. A detailed appendix presents the previous empirical system to assist in this transition.
  • Many items have been updated for currency.  Examples include many with new photos, satellite images, maps, and arts: expanded coverage of jet-contrail impacts on Earth—atmosphere energy budgets; analysis of “earthshine” as a diagnostic tool; four new polar-region temperature maps; new treatment of North Atlantic, Arctic, and Pacific Decadal Oscillations; rewritten section on humidity for clarity of concepts; revised midlatitude weather teaching map; new discussion of derechos–straight-line intense winds; mention of the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season and the plight of Florida, with satellite-loop coverage on the text CD; new genetic climate classification map and discussion, with causitive forces portrayed on the climate map; updated section on global climate change including the latest science; discussion of the Loess Hills of Iowa; a revised and expanded glacial and periglacial chapter; new section on evolution and the tremendous biodiversity that results from the process; new treatment of polar climates and biomes; an updated capstone Chapter 21; among many new or updated items.

1. Essentials of Geography.

 

I. THE ENERGY-ATMOSPHERE SYSTEM.

 

2. Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons.

 

3. Earth's Modern Atmosphere.

 

4. Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances.

 

5. Global Temperatures.

 

6. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations.

 

II. THE WATER, WEATHER, AND CLIMATE SYSTEMS.

 

7. Water and Atmospheric Moisture.

 

8. Weather.

 

9. Water Resources.

 

10. Global Climate Systems.

 

III. THE EARTH-ATMOSPHERIC INTERFACE.

 

11. The Dynamic Planet.

 

12. Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism.

 

13. Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement.

 

14. River Systems and Landforms.

 

15. Eolian Processes and Arid Landscapes.

 

16. The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Landforms.

 

17. Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms.

 

IV. SOILS, ECOSYSTEMS, AND BIOMES.

 

18. The Geography of Soils.

 

19. Ecosystem Essentials.

 

20. Terrestrial Biomes.

 

21. Earth and the Human Denominator.

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