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Geography for nongeographers /

Geography is a multidisciplinary field which looks at both physical and social aspects of the world. The broad scope of the field makes it a daunting area for those who do not have a specific background in it. Geography for Non-Geographers thus introduces readers to the most important aspects of geo...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Spellman, Frank R.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham, Md. : Government Institutes, 2010.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Part I. The basics. Introduction
  • Part II. Physical geography. Landforms
  • Weathering
  • Running water systems
  • Glacial landforms
  • Volcanic landforms and plate tectonics
  • Wind-eroded landforms
  • Coastal features
  • Part III. Climate and weather aspects. Climate and weather
  • Part IV. Soil aspects. Soil
  • Part V. Ecological aspects. Ecology
  • Part VI. Human and cultural geography. Human geography : thematic units
  • Appendix A. Worldwide industry and economic development
  • Appendix B. Answers to chapter review questions.