Physical Geographay Richard H.Bryant Made Simple Rupa

Physical Geographay Richard H.Bryant Made Simple

Many new and stimulating developments have been apparent in recent years in the study of physical geography. These are not just a question of new information, but reflect the introduction of fresh concepts and frameworks in the subject. Almost inevitably, this has produced an increasing diversity of specialist textbooks that make it difficult for the generalist to keep abreast of all aspects of the discipline. There has also been a tendency for the main parts of physical geography-namely the study of landforms, weather and climate, water, and soils, plants and animals to evolve their own approaches and objectives.

This book makes an attempt to offer some redress to these trends. It tries to bring together within one volume much of the modern thinking in the subject, and to express these ideas in a simple and concise manner. It adopts the view that physical geography is concerned with the natural environment as a whole, in which its physical and biological components are linked within one vast system. The book also gives more prominence to some of the rather neglected parts of the subject, particularly biogeography, thus modifying the traditional imbalance within physical geography towards the study of landforms.

Students of geography in schools or in colleges should find this book a valuable introduction to modern physical geography. However, no specialist knowledge is assumed on the part of the reader, and the book should therefore be of particular interest to the layman. It is hoped that this book, together with its companion volume, Economic and Social Geography Made Simple, will encourage readers to dig deeper into the subject of geography, and some guidance has been given in this respect in the lists of suggested further reading at the end of each chapter.

Many friends and colleagues have given freely of their time and advice during the writing of this book, and it is a pleasure to take this opportunity of thanking them, particularly: George and Eileen Booth, Elizabeth Dawlings, Hazel Faulkner, Martin Harris, and Peter White; Dr Ian Baillie and Dr Kevin O’Reilly; and Dr Jean Emberlin for her help with the biogeography section.

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