| The Environment of the British Isles: An Atlas Contributor(s): Goudie, A. S. (Author), Brunsden, D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0198741731 ISBN-13: 9780198741732 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $61.75 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 1995 Annotation: With its clear and beautifully rendered maps, The Environment of the British Isles: An Atlas provides an outstanding overview of the many facets of the region's physical environment. Providing critical scientific insights into today's fundamental environmental issues, the atlas covers a broad range of topics, including the geology, geomorphology, hydrology, climatology, soils, biogeography, and seas of the British Isles. The atlas--which draws together research scattered throughout the literature--masterfully integrates graphic and written information to offer a remarkable picture of the British physical landscape. Accessible to the general reader, the atlas is ideal for undergraduates studying geography and the environmental sciences. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Natural Resources - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) |
| Dewey: 333.709 |
| LCCN: 94-20386 |
| Lexile Measure: 1290 |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 7.44" W x 9.69" (0.79 lbs) 196 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With its clear and beautifully rendered maps, The Environment of the British Isles: An Atlas provides an outstanding overview of the many facets of the region's physical environment. Providing critical scientific insights into today's fundamental environmental issues, the atlas covers a broad range of topics, including the geology, geomorphology, hydrology, climatology, soils, biogeography, and seas of the British Isles. The atlas--which draws together research scattered throughout the literature--masterfully integrates graphic and written information to offer a remarkable picture of the British physical landscape. Accessible to the general reader, the atlas is ideal for undergraduates studying geography and the environmental sciences. |