World Regional Geography: Global Patterns, Local Lives [with The New Comparative World Atlas]

by Lydia Mihelic Pulsipher, Alex Pulsipher

Pulsipher's "World Regional Geography broke new ground by putting people into the world geographic landscape, showing students how individuals are affected by, and respond to, economic, social, and political forces at all levels of scale: Global, regional, subregional, local. It offers a vivid and inclusive picture of people in a changing world--men and women, children and the elderly, mainstream and marginalized citizens--not as seen from a Western perspective, but as they see themselves. The core topics of physical, economic, and political geography are examined from a contemporary perspective, based on insights from the most recent geographic theory. The Second Edition builds upon those strengths. You will find all the hallmark Pulsipher features here, as well as important new content, maps, pedagogy, and ancillaries. As a researcher and a teacher, Lydia Pulsipher brings to the book both an expert's understanding of the principles and practices of the field and an educator's grasp of how to make the material accessible, captivating, and relevant to students. Working with the book's new Board of Regional Consultants, she presents a richer, more detailed examination of every corner of the globe, with an emphasis on the impact of globalization, interregional linkages, the environment, and technology. The new edition also features an enhanced and expanded map program, increased pedagogy, as well as seamlessly integrated media and superb print supplements.

Genres: Nonfiction, Read For School

600 pages, Paperback

First published March 15, 2002

Reviews

[Delilah Zoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one text book that changed my life, and truly made me a globally-aware citizen. Everyone should take a course or read a book like this one. The author blends statistics with the life stories and histories of different subregions of the world. It uses clues like languages and location of valuable resources to explain modern borders and wars. I'm a forever fan!

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used this book for a geography class a few semesters ago and decided to keep it. Part of the decision was based on the cover... the cute Thai children with their bubble gum. I have some fond memories of that geography class. The best memory was of the teacher though... she pointed to a world map and showed us the "mountains in Japan" which of course were not visible on a world map where Japan looks about an inch long.

[Nostalgia Reader]

Good, if sometimes disjointed set up. I thought it focused too much on the environmental impacts in the regions and not enough on the actual cultures. Photo essays were pointless and annoyingly referenced in the text. Very comprehensive, though, although most times to the point of being too much information.

[jacky · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't remember much from this textbook, but I know I read some of it because there is highlighting in it!

[Mary]

will sell after this semester

[Lou Rocama · Rating 2 out of 5]

Poorly edited and frequently incomprehensible. Phrasing occasionally stated the opposite of what was intended, leading to contradictions in the text.

[Kelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best textbook reads ever. I actually enjoyed everything about this text.

[Abigail · Rating 1 out of 5]

Well, its a textbook... and a very biased one at that.

[Devendra Chaudhary]

no