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Science, Philosophy and Physical Geography
This accessible and engaging text explores the relationship between philosophy, science and physical geography. It addresses an imbalance that exists in opinion, teaching and to... read more2004 | Hardback: 978-0-415-27953-6 (Routledge)
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Unifying Geography
Common Heritage, Shared Future
It can be argued that the differences in content and approach between physical and human geography, and also within its sub-disciplines, are often overemphasised. The... read more2004 | Hardback: 978-0-415-30543-3 (Routledge)
Fundamentals of Biogeography
Fundamentals of Biogeography presents an accessible, engaging and comprehensive introduction to biogeography, explaining the ecology, geography, history and conservation of animals and plants. Starting with... read more2004 | Hardback: 978-0-415-32346-8 (Routledge)
Environmental Hazards
Assessing Risk and Reducing Disaster
The fourth edition of Environmental Hazards continues to blend physical and social sciences to provide a thoroughly balanced, contemporary introduction to hazards analysis and mitigation... read more2004 | Hardback: 978-0-415-31803-7 (Routledge)
Exploring Environmental Issues
An Integrated Approach
Global warming, ozone depletion, drought, acid rain - their causes are viewed as extraordinarily complex; their effects are assumed catastrophic. Exploring Environmental Issues provides a... read more2004 | Hardback: 978-0-415-26863-9 (Routledge)
At Risk
Natural Hazards, People's Vulnerability and Disasters
The term 'natural disaster' is often used to refer to natural events such as earthquakes, hurricanes or floods. However, the phrase 'natural disaster' suggests an... read more
2003 | Hardback: 978-0-415-25215-7 (Routledge)
Rethinking Development Geographies
Development as a concept is notoriously imprecise, vague and presumptuous. Struggles over the meaning of this fiercely contested term have had profound implications on the... read more2003 | Hardback: 978-0-415-25078-8 (Routledge)
Fundamentals of Geomorphology
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This extensively revised and updated edition continues to present an engaging and comprehensive introduction to the subject, exploring the world’s landforms from a broad systems... read more
2002 | Hardback: 978-0-415-24145-8 (Routledge)
Fundamentals of Hydrology
Fundamentals of Hydrology is a lively and accessible introduction to the study of hydrology at university level. Structured into three defined sections, it provides undergraduates... read more2002 | Hardback: 978-0-415-22028-6 (Routledge)
The Environment
Principles and Applications
The Environment is a lively, comprehensive introduction for environmental study, explaining how the environment functions, how environmental systems relate, and the ways in which people... read more2001 | Hardback: 978-0-415-21770-5 (Routledge)
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