Human Geography: Places and Regions in Global Context, 5th Edition

by Sallie A. Marston, Paul L. Knox

Knox/Marston’s contemporary approach fosters awareness of current issues and developing trends from a geographic perspective. The authors give meaning to people and places by integrating compelling local, regional, and global viewpoints. By giving readers access to the latest ideas, concepts, and theories – with a strong foundation in the fundamentals – this book not only builds knowledge about places and regions, but fosters a deeper understanding of the interdependence of places and regions in a globalizing world. A global framework promotes a stronger connection between topical and regional material by emphasizing how their processes are linked (e.g., technological innovation and the varying ways technology is adopted and modified by people and places). The book's changing world perspective reflects many trends in the discipline such as the globalization of industry, the upwelling of ethnic regionalisms on the heels of decolonization and new state formation, and the trend toward transnational political and economic organizations.
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 Urban Structure; Future Geographies.
A useful reference for anyone who wants to learn more about human geography.

Genres: Geography, Nonfiction, Textbooks

515 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.