Endorsements

What readers said about Fundamentals of the Physical Environment:

This fourth edition:

'I still believe it to be the best available introductory level text in the field. It is well written, has a good bibliography, provides the most comprehensive overview of the material I have found to date, and updates are frequent and appropriate... It can be used effectively as an encyclopedia of the field. Consequently it provides a good foundation for further study within and beyond the classroom.'
- Matthew Bampton, Associate Professor of Geography,University of Southern Maine, USA

' This new edition will ensure its status as the definitive core text for entry level physical geography undergraduate students is retained for some time to come. It is clear, accessible and very well structured.'
- Phil Porter, Senior Lecturer, Division of Geography and Environmental Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, UK

''With lots of new material including some excellent additional sections on carbon cycling, and extensive colour illustrations which really add to understanding in some areas, this is a very welcome update to a classic introductory text.'
- Martin Evans, Senior Lecturer, School of Environment and Development, University of Manchester, UK

'The fourth edition takes this textbook firmly into a global society that is increasingly interested in the effects of climate change. New, updated and modernised chapters strengthen its position amongst the top educational resources in physical geography and environmental sciences.'
- Jaco H. Baas,Lecturer in Fine Particle Dynamics, School of Ocean Sciences,University of Wales, Bangor

'This new edition substantially upgrades numerous topics to illustrate even better the clear interplay between the human scene and physical processes. Although intended as an introductory textbook it is equally well suited as an important reference book for the professional earth scientist.'
- D.D. Trent, Professor Emeritus, Department of Physical Sciences and Engineering, Citrus Community College, Glendora, California

 ' Fundamentals of the Physical Environment is the ideal text for environmental students - whether focusing on the physical sciences, the social sciences or the humanities - to provide the foundation they need for understanding how the natural world works. This is plainly superior to standard earth system science treatments used in undergraduate teaching for its easily explored depth of inquiry, for the holistic picture it provides, for the clear graphical treatment of complex topics, and for its simple and very natural organization ... Its currency for a textbook could hardly be more compelling. An overview of this scope and accessibility should be a "must read" and enduring resource for everyone concerned about the world's natural environment. It is the basic nuts-and-bolts-a "user's guide" for living on Earth's surface.'
-Rick Hazlett, Professor of Geology,Pomona College, California

Third edition:

'A mainstay of undergraduate teaching in Physical Geography and this new edition will enhance its deserved position. Written in a lucid and readable style, the book is also well illustrated.'
- Michael Fullen, University of Wolverhampton, UK

Second edition:

'The best text for my first-year physical geography courses for over ten years...The authors are to be complimented on their clear and easy style.'
- Chris Young, Christchurch University College, Canterbury, NZ

'If this book had been available during my undergraduate years, it would have saved me a lot of time and effort searching for several texts when this one book would have been sufficient...At such a reasonable price, this book is highly recommended for first-year undergraduates who require a broad background in this field.'
- International Journal of Environmental Education and Information, Vol 17, No.1, Jan 98