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Human Geography : People, Place, and Culture -text Only (8TH 07 - Old Edition)

by H.j. De Blij

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Human Geographygets general readers to think geographically across scale and across a wide range of geographical phenomena and global issues. All concepts and themes are touched on with the historical background one would expect, but also with current examples to make the reading more relevant. The content is written in such a way that it is approachable and appealing. It includes all of the important themes in a succinct and engaging narrative style that can easily be understood. From the Fieldboxes and opening vignettes help anyone who has not personally traveled much of the world. General readers will also find the latest data as they build their understanding of important concepts.

Review:

‘…a writing style that is comforting and reassuring, coverage of human geography that is topical yet familiar, and contents and presentation that ease the reader into the topics…’ (Times Higher Education Supplement, 25 May 2007)

Synopsis:

Human Geography gets general readers to think geographically across scale and across a wide range of geographical phenomena and global issues. All concepts and themes are touched on with the historical background one would expect, but also with current examples to make the reading more relevant. The content is written in such a way that it is approachable and appealing. It includes all of the important themes in a succinct and engaging narrative style that can easily be understood. From the Field boxes and opening vignettes help anyone who has not personally traveled much of the world. General readers will also find the latest data as they build their understanding of important concepts.

Synopsis:

Newly updated and thoroughly revised, the eighth edition of Harm de Blij's Human Geography takes us from our hominid ancestors to the megacities of today. It covers the major elements of the human "half" of geography. The book addresses the two binding themes of geography: the spatial perspective and the relationships between human societies and natural environments. Cases and examples from all over the world help readers to understand the plight of the poor, gender issues, and problems such as rapid population growth and environmental change.

Table of Contents

* Introduction to Human Geography

* Population

* Migration

* Local Culture, Popular Culture, and Cultural Landscape

* Identity: Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality

* Language

* Religion

* Political Geography

* Urban Geography

* Development

* Agriculture

* Industry and Services

* Human Environment

* Globalization and the Geography of Networks

Product Details

ISBN:
9780471679516
Subtitle:
People, Place, and Culture
Author:
De Blij, H.j.
Author:
Fouberg, Erin H.
Author:
Blij, H. J. de
Author:
Blij, Harm J. de
Author:
Fouberg, Erin
Author:
De Blij, Harm J.
Author:
Murphy, Alexander B.
Publisher:
John Wiley & Sons
Subject:
Human Geography
Copyright:
Edition Number:
8
Publication Date:
January 2006
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
430
Dimensions:
11.20x8.70x.93 in. 2.69 lbs.

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