Fundamentals of Geography (А. Н. Кузнецов). 2022г.

Книга "Fundamentals of Geography" написанная А.Н. Кузнецовым посвящена важным вопросам географии для иностранных студентов естественных наук и изучения подготовительного факультета Южного федерального университета. Темы включают в себя различные вопросы, такие как география как наука, место Земли во Вселенной, строение планеты, уникальные свойства, отношения и особенности оболочек Земли, эволюцию и современное понимание целей дисциплины региональной науки

The book deals with fundamental concepts in regional geography that are fundamental for teaching about the natural environment in elementary and high schools, at adult education courses and universities. This study guide is based on a curricula of courses that foreign students can attend in order to prepare for studying natural sciences at the PHD department of SFedU.

The book mentions a lot about Earth’s place in the vast Universe, structure, features and uniqueness of our planet’s shells providing info on their evolution and human impact, as well all the discussions about regional studies and geography of various countries, such as Russia as an example. As numerous exercises are included plus some quizzes and individuals’ activities to do on their own. The text is written for students aiming to obtain degrees and certificates in geosciences, biomedicine and related fields, especially useful for native speakers as it’s translated from the earlier author’s study manual.