Synopses & Reviews
Authoritatively written by a geographer who has worked on every continent, Human Geography is sensitive to people of other cultures and from all walks of life.
* Focuses on key geographic concepts and puts them in practical and current perspective.
* Key issues that readers often have strong opinions about are identified and placed in geographical perspective which may often change readers views and opinions on the issues and problems.
Synopsis
Work more effectively and gauge your progress along the way! This Advanced Placement Student Companion that accompanies de Blij’ s "Human Geography, 7th Edition, is a study guide geared toward high school students taking AP courses.
Beautifully written by two of the foremost geographers in the discipline, Human Geography, 7th Edition helps students and instructors explore and untangle the many complicated threads of world issues of today and tomorrow ... at a time when global changes in politics, agriculture, and environmental issues are visibly affecting all people. This 7th edition challenges readers by presenting information in a manner that adds perspective and engages readers in inquiry-based thinking and learning.
Synopsis
* Key issues that readers often have strong opinions about are identified and placed in geographical perspective which may often change readers views and opinions on the issues and problems.
Table of Contents
Part One: Before You Read the Textbook
Know Yourself and Know Your Enemy
Defining Geography
National Geography Standards
The APHG Course and Exam
Course Description
The Topics &Topics Outline
Developing the APHG Test
Sample Questions from the Released Exam
Feedback from APHG Teachers
Analyzing the Textbook
Front Material
Preface
Authors
Outline the Chapters
Mark Up the Book
Critical Thinking
Final Remark
Part Two: Reading the Textbook
Chapter 1 Introduction to Human Geography
Chapter 2 Population
Chapter 3 Migration
Chapter 4 Local Culture, Popular Culture, and Cultural Landscapes
Chapter 5 Identity: Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality
Chapter 6 Language
Chapter 7 Religion
Chapter 8 Political Geography
Chapter 9 Urban Geography
Chapter 10 Development
Chapter 11 Agriculture
Chapter 12 Industry and Services
Chapter 13 Human Environment
Chapter 14 Globalization and the Geography of Networks
Appendix 1. Thinking Geographically
Appendix 2. Works Cited