Originally published in 1986, this comprehensive and integrated text covers both physical and human geography. In the physical geography sections, the human factor receives due attention; man-environment themes such as resource use and environmental management are interwoven throughout the book; and in the human geography sections, both the developed and the developing world are featured. Substantial case studies link the theoretical discussion firmly to the real world and provide a series of worked examples with maps and photographs. Amply illustrated and complete with a revision summary section listing key facts this book has enduring relevance and should be of continued interest to both A Level and undergraduate students.
Originally published in 1986, this text covers both physical and human geography. Man-environment themes such as resource use and environmental management are interwoven throughout the book; and in the human geography sections, both the developed and the developing world are featured.
Part A: Earth
1. The Geological Foundation
2. Tectonic Processes and Man
Part B: Atmosphere
3. Atmospheric Processes
4. Global Circulation
5. Climates
6. Man-Made Climates Part C: Water
7. The Water Cycle on Land
8. Drainage
Networks
9. Channel Shape and Process
10. River Modification
11. Floods
12.
Water Supply: Mans Response to Drought Part D: Slopes
13. Weathering
14.
Slope Development
15. Slopes and Man
16. Landscape Development in
Mid-Latitudes Part E: Warm Environments
17. Warm Environments
18. Man and
Warm Environments Part F: Cold Environments
19. Introduction to Cold-Climate
Environments
20. Periglacial Environments
21. Glacial Environments
22. Man in
Cold-Climate Environments Part G: Coasts
23. Wave Processes
24. Coastal
Landforms
25. Coasts and Man Part H: Ecosystems and Farming Systems
26. Mans
Impact on Environmental Systems
27. Soil Processes
28. World Soils
29. Soil
Use and Abuse By Man
30. The Basis of Biogeography
31. Urban Man and
Ecosystems
32. World Vegetation
33. Farming Systems
34. Agricultural Location
Part I: Population
35. Population Distribution
36. Population Change
37.
Migration Part J: The Basis of Urban Activity
38. Natural Resources and
Energy
39. Communications and Trade
40. Manufacturing Industry in Advanced
Market Economies
41. Service and Office Industries
42. Economic Growth and
Regional Development Part K: Settlement Patterns
44. Urbanisation
45. Cities
of the Developed World
46. Cities of the Developing World Part L: Revision
Summaries.
Brian J. Knapp taught Geography at Leighton Park School in Reading for many years.
