Theory of physical geography. 2nd edition. Zabelin I.M.

This book determines the subject of physical geography and its relationship with other geographical sciences. The author stands in the position according to which the physical and economic geography is separate sciences. The book pays considerable attention to the biogenosphere (geographical shell), its components; The author sets out his hypothesis of the emergence and further evolution of the biogenosphere. At the same time, the author reveals the general patterns of the existence of matter in the universe, on the basis of which it comes to the conclusion that the biogenosphere and organic life on other planets.

One chapter of the book is specially devoted to issues of the relationship between human society and the natural environment, including its influences on the latter. The author devotes a significant place in his book the theory of landscape studies.

The book contains a number of discussion positions. Despite this, it is designed not only for scientists in the field of geography and related natural-historical disciplines, but also for a wide range of readers interested in the issues of natural science.