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Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Books a la Carte Edition
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Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Books a la Carte Edition Loose leaf - 2014

by Robert W. Christopherson

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&>NOTE: This edition features the exact same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value for your students--this format costs 35% less than a new textbook. Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products.

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Among the most highly regarded in physical geography, Robert Christopherson's bestselling texts are known for their meticulous attention to detail, currency, accuracy, and rich integration of climate change science. Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Ninth Edition is uniquely organized to present Earth systems topics as they naturally occur: atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. This interconnected and organic systems-based approach is highlighted in the strong pedagogical tools, structured learning path, and up-to-date information found in the text. This new edition presents bold new features that cultivate an active learning environment both in and outside the classroom.The Ninth Edition is available with MasteringGeography(TM), the most effective and widely used online tutorial, homework, and assessment system for the sciences.

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  • Title Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Books a la Carte Edition
  • Author Robert W. Christopherson
  • Binding Loose Leaf
  • Edition [ Edition: ninth
  • Pages 688
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Pearson
  • Publication date 2014-01
  • ISBN 9780321956897 / 0321956893
  • Weight 3.02 lbs (1.37 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.7 in (27.43 x 20.57 x 1.78 cm)
  • Category Science
  • Dewey Decimal Code 910.02

About the author

Robert W. Christopherson is Professor Emeritus of Geography, having taught 30 years at American River College, and is the author of the leading physical geography texts in the US and Canada.
He attended Cal State University-Chico, and Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. His first textbook was published in 1992. His textbooks have received several national textbook awards. Also, he was recognized for excellence in teaching with the 1999 "Distinguished Teaching Achievement Award" from the National Council for Geographic Education and the "Outstanding Educator Award" from the California Geographical Society. He was selected by American River College students as "Teacher of the Year" and received the "ARC Patrons Award" for teaching. In 2009 he was elected to the Textbook and Authors Association prestigious Council of Fellows. He has spoken across the US and Canada to hundreds of colleges, groups, and at professional meetings. Robert was a key member of the Editorial Board for Goode's World Atlas, 22/E, published by Rand McNally.
Robert and his nature photographer wife, Bobbe Christopherson, completed eleven scientific expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic regions since 2003. They returned May 2 from Antarctica and an expedition northward across the Atlantic Ocean to Cape Verde Islands off the coast of Africa. On these trips they gather materials for Christopherson's physical geography textbooks.
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