Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation

Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation by Hess, Darrel. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780132239011.

Carrying forthTom L. McKnights well-known thematic focus on landscape appreciation, this best-seller fosters a solid understanding of Earth and its physical geography. Its clear, user-friendly writing style, superior art program, and abundant pedagogy appeal to a wide variety of readers. Updates and expands coverage of global environmental change, including a new section on measuring and understanding climate change. Expands section on human alteration of the atmosphere, including ozone depletion and air pollution. Expands sections on tsunamis and human modification of shorelines. A useful reference for anyone interested in physical geography.