{"product_id":"geography-of-british-columbia-brett-mcgillivray-9780774864329","title":"Geography of British Columbia: People and Landscapes in Transition, 4th Edition","description":"From the beginning of time, physical and human processes have altered BC's landscape. Geographers seek to understand these processes, and this text provides students with the basic tools and techniques of their craft. In it, they will learn how to \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eidentify the province's unique geographical features, from mountains and lakes to fjords, forests, and minerals \u003cbr\u003eanalyze maps and statistical data to understand the forces that shaped a location \u003cbr\u003ethink in terms of risk assessment and corrective and preventative measures when it comes to extreme events such as floods, wildfires, avalanches, and earthquakes. \u003cbr\u003eWritten with a minimum of jargon and with key terms explained in a glossary, this edition is divided into two parts. Part 1 offers a foundational understanding of four key topics: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ethe origins of the province's spectacular regional diversity \u003cbr\u003ethe impact of weather, climate, and physical features \u003cbr\u003egeophysical hazards and their threat to life and property \u003cbr\u003ethe geography of resource harvesting and management. \u003cbr\u003ePart 2 unfolds chronologically, revealing not only the role that natural resources have played in settlement and development, but also the forces that are now at work transforming the province into an increasingly urban place centred on a service-oriented economy. \u003cbr\u003eIn an era of climate change, it's more important than ever to understand the complex interaction between human influence on the landscape and the earth's ever-changing physical processes. Geography of British Columbia provides students with the tools, techniques, and knowledge they'll need.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brett McGillivray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 077486432X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780774864329\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of British Columbia Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/26\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Brett McGillivray","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43942871171327,"sku":"9780774864329","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_fcb5c987-7cad-4774-b1e7-16a9dcc73f25.jpg?v=1681494842","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/geography-of-british-columbia-brett-mcgillivray-9780774864329","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}