The Encyclopedic Dictionary of Physical Geography

The Encyclopedic Dictionary of Physical Geography

by I.G.Simmons (Editor), STODDART (Editor), David Sugden (Editor), KJGregory (Editor), B . W . Atkinson (Editor)

Synopsis

This encyclopaedic dictionary covers the field of physical geography, including geomorphology, climatology, biogeography, zoogeography, hydrology, pedology and the Quarternary. It contains over 2000 entries, ranging in length from succinct definitions of technical terms to extended discussions of concepts and self-contained essays on themes of particular interest or importance. The dictionary has been planned and fully edited by an editorial board and the entries have been written by an international team of some 50 geographers. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, with all bibliographies taking account of recent publications, and new entries dealing with GIS, remote sensing and the human impact.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 640
Edition: 2
Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
Published: 21 May 1994

ISBN 10: 0631186085
ISBN 13: 9780631186083

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An extremely broad range of subject matter, all clearly defined, plentifully illustrated and very usefully referenced ... the best and most complete dictionary yet available. Geography There is no doubt that it will constitute a valuable reference source for future generations of students. Environment and Planning I can imagine few people with an interest in our physical environment who could not benefit from access to this volume. Geographical Education
Author Bio
Andrew Goudie is Professor of Geography at the University of Oxford. B. W. Atkinson is Professor at Queen Mary and Westfield College, London. K. J. Gregory is Warden of Goldsmiths' College, London. I. G. Simmons is Professor of Geography at the University of Durham. D. R. Stoddart is Professor of Geography at the University of California, Berkeley, USA. David Sugden is Professor of Geography at the University of Edinburgh.