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9780471732488

Rediscovering the Golden State: California Geography, 2nd Edition

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  • ISBN13:

    9780471732488

  • ISBN10:

    0471732486

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2005-08-01
  • Publisher: WILEY
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Summary

Take an active role in planning the future of California with the help of this informative book. Selby brings readers on an exploration of this diverse state, examining both its physical and cultural geography. The new second edition reflects the dynamic, stimulating, and thought-provoking environments and landscapes of the Golden State. And it clearly demonstrates how unequaled diversity, powerful connections, and accelerated change continue to shape this land.

Table of Contents

Preface.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Golden State.
Chapter 2: Geologic History and Processes.
California Rocks and Minerals Appendix: A Brief Field Guide for Rock Hounds and Natural History Detectives.
Chapter 3:  Modern Geology and Geomorpholoy: California's Recent, Current, and Future Physical Landscapes.
Chapter 4: California's Weather and Climate.
Chapter 5: Biogeography: Distribution of Plants and Animals.
Chapter 6: Water Resources: Hydrology of California.
California Soils Appendix.
Chapter 7: Human Population and Migration in California.
Chapter 8: California's Ethnic Groups, Cultures, and Lifestyles.
Chapter 9: Primary Industries and Rural Landscapes.
Chapter 10: California's Modern, Advanced Economies.
Chapter 11: California's Urban Landscapes.
Chapter 12: Applying Geographic Concepts to Explore California.
References.
Index.

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