Places and Regions in Global Context: Human Geography, 3rd Edition

by Sallie A. Marston, Paul L. Knox

Designed to help readers truly "understand" places and to cultivate a life-long geographical imagination, this innovative introduction to human geography gives readers access to the latest ideas, concepts, and theories while concurrently developing a strong foundation in the fundamentals. Its exciting contemporary approach gives people and places meaning by covering compelling topics that integrate today's local, regional, and global perspectives. It provides not only a body of knowledge about places and regions, but also a deep understanding of the interdependence of places and regions in a globalizing world. Hundreds of maps and special boxes bring topics to life and show how and why specific geographic perspectives are important. Geography Matters. The Changing Global Context. Geographies of Population. Nature and Society. Cultural Geographies. Interpreting Places and Landscapes. The Geography of Economic Development. Agriculture and Food Production. The Politics of Territory and Space. Urbanization. City Spaces: Urban Structure. Future Geographies. For anyone wanting an introduction to human geography.

Genres: Geography, Nonfiction, Textbooks

560 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1997

Reviews

[Mark Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a college-level textbook introducing the academic discipline of human geography. It encompasses the spatial relations of people to the places and regions they live in and makes use of sociology, anthropology, physical geography, demography, and history. The subject is truly global in scope, which was refreshing for me since as a working historian I consistently have to think locally in order to research in-depth. The prose is accessible and engaging and I hope to incorporate more geographical perspectives into my own historical analysis. If you have ever read any Jared Diamond (Guns, Germs, and Steel or Collapse), this book will help you understand the discipline from which he is writing. The most important thing I will take away from this book is a clearer understanding of the structural inequalities of the global economy that allow and even encourage need and starvation at a time when advancing technology and hard work have produced enough food for all people and more.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only thing that made me pass geog 101

[D P · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely wonderful textbook. Knox and Marston provide a concise synopsis of many complex ideas within geography. A beautiful read, no matter if you are a student or someone just curious about geography.

[Haytham Badawey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like this book, it's kind of informative and eye opener. The data, charts, statistics give you an indication of how well developed or undeveloped the different nations of the world are. There are new terms and concepts that I've probably never heard of before reading this book. It's boring, but helpful.