Physical Geography Books

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51. Practical Handbook for Wetland Identification and Delineation, Second Edition

    By John G. Lyon, Lynn Krise Lyon

    Series: Mapping Science

    Wetland identification, although theoretically straightforward, is not cut and dry as a practice. Despite the time and expense, it is an economic and environmental necessity. The Definitive Guide to the Practice of Wetland Identification The second edition of the bestselling Practical Handbook...

    Published March 20th 2011 by CRC Press
52. Language Planning in the Asia Pacific

    Hong Kong, Timor-Leste and Sri Lanka

    Edited by Robert Kaplan, Richard Baldauf

    This volume covers the language situation in Hong Kong, Timor-Leste and Sri Lanka explaining the linguistic diversity, the historical and political contexts and the current language situation, including language-in-education planning, the role of the media, the role of religion and the roles of...

    Published March 20th 2011 by Routledge
53. Fundamentals of Geomorphology

    3rd Edition

    By Richard Huggett

    Series: Routledge Fundamentals of Physical Geography

    This extensively revised, restructured, and updated edition continues to present an engaging and comprehensive introduction to the subject, exploring the world’s landforms from a broad systems perspective. It covers the basics of Earth surface forms and processes, while reflecting on the latest...

    Published March 16th 2011 by Routledge
54. Modelling and Quantitative Methods in Fisheries, Second Edition

    By Malcolm Haddon

    With numerous real-world examples, Modelling and Quantitative Methods in Fisheries, Second Edition provides an introduction to the analytical methods used by fisheries’ scientists and ecologists. By following the examples using Excel, readers see the nuts and bolts of how the methods work and...

    Published March 10th 2011 by Chapman and Hall/CRC
55. Water Sustainability

    A Global Perspective

    By J.A.A. Jones

    Using the latest mapping techniques, J.A.A. Jones, Chair of the IGU Commission for Water Sustainability, examines water availability, the impact of climate change and the problems created for water management worldwide as well as possible solutions.Water Sustainability: A Global Perspective is one...

    Published December 30th 2010 by Routledge
56. The Routledge Handbook of Urban Ecology

    Edited by Ian Douglas, David Goode, Mike Houck, Rusong Wang

    The birds, animals, insects, trees and plants encountered by the majority of the world’s people are those that survive in, adapt to, or are introduced to, urban areas. Some of these organisms give great pleasure; others invade, colonise and occupy neglected and hidden areas such as derelict land...

    Published December 16th 2010 by Routledge
57. Water Resources and Development

    By Clive Agnew, Philip Woodhouse

    Series: Routledge Perspectives on Development

    Since the start of the twenty-first century there has been an unprecedented focus upon water as a key factor in the future of both society and environment. Water management lies at the heart of strategies of development as does the added the hazard of climate change. Water Resources and...

    Published October 31st 2010 by Routledge
58. Conducting Research in Conservation

    Social Science Methods and Practice

    By Helen Newing

    Conducting Research in Conservation is the first textbook on social science research methods written specifically for use in the expanding and increasingly multidisciplinary field of environmental conservation. The first section on planning a research project includes chapters on the need for...

    Published October 12th 2010 by Routledge
59. Urban Flood Management

    By Chris Zevenbergen, Adrian Cashman, Niki Evelpidou, Erik Pasche, Stephen Garvin, Richard Ashley

    Along with windstorms, floods are the most common and widespread of all natural disasters. Although they can often be predicted, they cause loss of life, damage and destruction, as many urban communities are located near coasts and rivers. In terms of victims, floods are responsible for more than...

    Published September 20th 2010 by CRC Press
60. Glaciers and Glaciation, 2nd edition

    2nd Edition

    By Douglas Benn, David J A Evans

    Glaciers and Glaciation is the classic textbook for all students of glaciation. Stimulating and accessible, it has established a reputation as a comprehensive and essential resource.In this new edition, the text, references and illustrations have been thoroughly updated to give today's reader an...

    Published June 24th 2010 by Routledge