Human Geography: Places and Regions in Global Context [with MasteringGeography & eText Access Code]

by Paul L. Knox, Sallie A. Marston, Michael Imort

By offering access to the latest ideas, concepts, and theories in human geography – accompanied by a strong foundation in the fundamentals – this handbook builds knowledge about places and regions as well as a deeper understanding of the interdependence of places and regions in a globalizing world. Fosters awareness of current issues from a geographic perspective, reflecting developing trends such as the globalization of industry; the upwelling of ethnic regionalisms on the heels of decolonization and new state formation, and the emerging trend toward transnational political and economic organizations. Covers key issues of human geography such as global security, trade in commodities, cultural dimensions of globalization, youth culture, economic aid and outsourcing, bio-terrorism, and more. Offers a rich and diverse cartographic program with hundreds of maps that help reveal the important spatial elements inherent to human geography. For those interested in learning more about human geography.

Genres: Geography, Nonfiction, Textbooks

480 pages, Paperback

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.