Physical geography : a human perspective /

Huggett's new study introduces physical geography by examining the interactions between people and their physical, chemical, and biological surroundings. His accessible and exciting new approach develops central ideas through discussions that focus on human-environment interactions. He details the connections between environmental, social, cultural, ethical, economic, and technological factors, to give a full introduction to the many processes that underpin the behavior of the Earth's system and its components. The interactive companion website www.physicalgeo.co.uk complements the learning resources in the book and enables students to develop their ideas further. Physical Geography will provide an essential learning resource for undergraduate students at all levels.Includes bibliographical references (p. [473]-499) and index.Huggett's new study introduces physical geography by examining the interactions between people and their physical, chemical, and biological surroundings. His accessible and exciting new approach develops central ideas through discussions that focus on human-environment interactions. He details the connections between environmental, social, cultural, ethical, economic, and technological factors, to give a full introduction to the many processes that underpin the behavior of the Earth's system and its components. The interactive companion website www.physicalgeo.co.uk complements the learning resources in the book and enables students to develop their ideas further. Physical Geography will provide an essential learning resource for undergraduate students at all levels