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Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Global Edition Paperback – 14 August 2014

by Robert Christopherson (Author), Ginger Birkeland (Author)
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Among the most highly regarded in physical geography, Robert Christopherson’s bestselling texts are known for their meticulous attention to detail, currency, accuracy, and rich integration of climate change science. Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 9th Edition is uniquely organised to present Earth systems topics as they naturally occur: atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. This interconnected and organic systems-based approach is highlighted in the strong pedagogical tools, structured learning path, and up-to-date information found in the text. This new edition presents bold new features that cultivate an active learning environment both in and outside the classroom.

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    1292057750
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1292057750
  3. Edition
    9th
  4. Publisher
    Pearson
  5. Publication date
    14 August 2014
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    21.8 x 3.4 x 27.6 cm
  8. Print length
    696 pages
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Robert W. Christopherson attended California State University-Chico for his undergraduate work and received his Masters in Geography from Miami University-Oxford, Ohio. Geosystems evolved out of his teaching notes and was his graduate thesis: this is his life's work. He founded the geography program of American River College faculty. His wife Bobbé is his principal photographer and has provided more than 300 exclusive photos for each of his books. Together they have completed nine polar expeditions (most recently in spring 2010). They attended the 2004 Arctic Climate Impact Symposium in Reykjavik, Iceland to acquire photo and video coverage and research. Robert is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 1998 and 2005 Text and Academic Authors Association Textbook Award for Geosystems and Elemental Geosystems, 4th Edition, respectively. He was selected by American River College students as "Teacher of the Year" and received the American River College Patrons Award. Robert received the 1999 Distinguished Teaching Achievement Award from the National Council for Geographic Education and the Outstanding Educator Award from the California Geographical Society in 1997. The Text and Academic Authors Association presented him with its Presidents' Award in 2005. Amongst many other things, Robert has been deeply involved in the development of Pearson's Geoscience Animation Library, and he led the editorial board of Rand McNally's Goode's World Atlas, 22nd Edition.

Ginger H. Birkeland received her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and her M.A. and PhD in Geography from Arizona State University, with a focus in fluvial geomorphology. She taught physical geography at Montana State University and summer field courses at the Indiana University Geologic Field Station in Montana. Ginger worked as a professional river guide for 17 years on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon, as well as on rivers in Australia and throughout the U.S. West. She also worked as a geomorphology consultant on several government-funded projects, including the Truckee River Recovery Plan in California and Nevada. She has worked as a coauthor with Robert Christopherson on Geosystems and Elemental Geosystems since 2010.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson; 9th edition (14 August 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 696 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1292057750
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1292057750
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.8 x 3.4 x 27.6 cm
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Joe Dusza
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect text for a 101 class
Reviewed in the United States on 23 April 2016
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I used this book for my Physical Geology (GS101) class and it has just the right amount of visuals (photos, graphs, diagrams, etc.) for the content of the text. If your professor has a difficult time getting the information inside your head, this book will help you immensely.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well written, well illustrated and comprehensive
Reviewed in the United States on 26 June 2014
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I found this textbook very informative. Went beyond simply giving the facts. All ideas and concepts were related to actual examples and were illustrated well. I understand many of the earth phenomena much better after using it.

Highly recommend it.
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Soliza
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Text at a reasonable price, and physical quality was just fine.
Reviewed in the United States on 22 February 2018
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The book in terms of cleanliness was 4/5. The prior owner highlighted a few of the front few pages and wrote in pen, the kind of highlights that had no relevance or were really bad pen lines. Overall, I'm glad it was only a few pages.
The book in course knowledge is absolutely great, I really do love the quality of the illustrations in detail and the words aren't so dense that you have to look up everything, topics/focuses are thoroughly separated and explained. Key concepts are highlighted and specific geography terms are put in it for you.
I've had this book for about a year now and I travel with it only when I NEED to for heavy studying, yet it's one of the lightest texts I've ever had so you should be okay with traveling but not all the time. And the corners are beginning to fray a bit the papers are quite easy to possibly leave a hand there too long making the paper get a bit moist and crinkle the pages for example.
If you need this for a course this source is good for this text, as an Environmental Studies major though it's helped me a lot with the foundations of Physical Geography which I'll be needing later in my major and career.
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Danielle Berggren
5.0 out of 5 stars Environmental Science course
Reviewed in the United States on 16 September 2016
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I bought this for a college course in Environmental Science. There are a lot of really nice graphics and the text is recent, on point, and a great addition to the course material. I have no complaints yet.
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RT
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
Reviewed in the United States on 4 July 2021
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Not bad price for a rental book. Pretty worn and marked up. Served its purpose but could have been in better shape.
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