Synopses & Reviews
Developed with the IB for the 2009 syllabus at SL and HL, this fully comprehensive course book is packed with topical case studies to drive critical thought. Written by two IB senior examiners, it seamlessly integrates the learner profile and includes skills development and fieldwork support, for optimal achievement.
Synopsis
Developed with the IB for the 2009 syllabus at SL and HL, this fully comprehensive course book is packed with topical case studies to drive critical thought. Written by two IB senior examiners, it seamlessly integrates the learner profile and includes skills development and fieldwork support, for optimal achievement.
Table of Contents
Core theme: Patterns of change 1. Populations in transition
2. Disparities in wealth and development
3. Patterns in environmental quality and sustainability
4. Patterns in resource consumption
Optional themes
5. Freshwater - issues and conflicts
6. Oceans and their coastal margins
7. Extreme environments
8. Hazards and disasters - risk assessment and response
9. Leisure, sport and tourism
10. The geography of food and health
11. Urban environments
Global interactions
12. Measuring global interactions
13. Changing space - the shrinking world
14. Economic interactions and flows
15. Environmental change
16. Sociocultural exchanges
17. Political outcomes
18. Global interactions at local level
Preparing for the Exam
19. Essay writing guidelines
20. Internal assessment
21. Skills for fieldwork