Product Description

The third edition of this comprehensive encyclopedic dictionary covers the whole field of physical geography and provides an essential reference for all students and lecturers in this field.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #129125 in Books
• Published on: 2000-07-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 624 pages

Review
"The Dictionary is a remarkable collaborative effort and a valuable resource. It is a very worthwhile purchase for anyone studying or teaching physical geography." Progress in Physical geography

"A vital reference work for students, teachers, professionals, and researchers in physical geography and related environmental sciences, it is recommended for all academic and public libraries." J. A. Coombs, Southwest Missouri State University

J. A. Coombs, Southwest Missouri State University
A vital reference work for students, teachers, professionals, and researchers in physical geography and related environmental sciences.

From the Back Cover
The third edition of this comprehensive Dictionary covers the whole field of physical geography and provides an essential reference for students and lecturers. This edition has been substantially updated with the help of an advisory board of international experts in a range of key areas. Many of the entries are new or have been fully revised, with a large amount of additional material on new themes and topics.

The dictionary includes coverage of geomorphology, climatology, biogeography, zoogeography, hydrology, pedology, the Quarternary, GIS, remote sensing and the human impact. It contains over 2000 entries ranging in length from succinct definitions of technical terms to extended discussions of concepts and essays on themes of particular interest or importance. The Dictionary reflects changes within the discipline and provides an international perspective on the key topics of physical geography. The entries are self–contained or cross–referenced with further reading and references for those who wish to develop themes further.

Customer Reviews

A first port-of-call for reference
Concise and informative, The Dictionary of Physical Geography is a must-have, as a useful first port-of-call for reference. Edited by the well-established physical geographers David Thomas and Andrew Goudie, the dictionary describes and explains physical features broached in the Earth Sciences, as well as exploring theories - both their historical debates and contemporary issues. Complete with tables, diagrams and photographs, each entry is supplemented by a list of 'recommended reading' and references, providing the user with key readings on each topic. Cross-references are capitalised, enabling one to easily locate related subject-matter within the dictionary.

My only qualm with the book is that some entries are a little too brief and as such, prior knowledge of terminology is required.

a good buy
This is a good buy for the physical geographer whether doing A-levels or a Uni student like myself.

Its a good constant addition to any reference list, the explanations are generally pretty good, worth the money in my opinion, i use it on a daily basis.