Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Anyone interested in learning about geographic concepts will appreciate this concise text, that highlights the most important concepts. The fifth edition presents authoritative content, currency, and outstanding cartography. It continues to build on its strength for understanding maps with the help of additional question types. New coauthor Jan Nijman also helps provide a current view of the field. With its up-to-date information and accessible introduction, this text is engaging for any student.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.
WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES.
CHAPTER 1A EUROPE: DEFINING THE REALM.
CHAPTER 1B EUROPE: REGIONS OF THE REALM.
CHAPTER 2A RUSSIA: DEFINING THE REALM.
CHAPTER 2B RUSSIA: REGIONS OF THE REALM.
CHAPTER 3A NORTH AMERICA: DEFINING THE REALM.
CHAPTER 3B NORTH AMERICA: REGIONS OF THE REALM.
CHAPTER 4A MIDDLE AMERICA: DEFINING THE REALM.
CHAPTER 4B MIDDLE AMERICA: REGIONS OF THE REALM.
CHAPTER 5A SOUTH AMERICA: DEFINING THE REALM.
CHAPTER 5B SOUTH AMERICA: REGIONS OF THE REALM.
CHAPTER 6A SUBSAHARAN AFRICA: DEFINING THE REALM.
CHAPTER 6B SUBSAHARAN AFRICA: REGIONS OF THE REALM.
CHAPTER 7A NORTH AFRICA/SOUTHWEST ASIA: DEFINING THE REALM.
CHAPTER 7B NORTH AFRICA/SOUTHWEST ASIA: REGIONS OF THE REALM.
CHAPTER 8A SOUTH ASIA: DEFINING THE REALM.
CHAPTER 8B SOUTH ASIA: REGIONS OF THE REALM.
CHAPTER 9A EAST ASIA: DEFINING THE REALM.
CHAPTER 9B EAST ASIA: REGIONS OF THE REALM.
CHAPTER 10A SOUTHEAST ASIA: DEFINING THE REALM.
CHAPTER 10B SOUTHEAST ASIA: REGIONS OF THE REALM.
CHAPTER 11 THE AUSTRAL REALM.
CHAPTER 12 PACIFIC REALM AND POLAR FUTURES.
APPENDIX A METRIC STANDARD INTERNATIONAL (SI) AND CUSTOMARY UNITS AND THEIR CONVERSIONS.
APPENDIX B AREA AND DEMOGRAPHIC DATA FOR THE WORLD'S STATES.
GLOSSARY.
INDEX.