Human Geography
11th Edition
Published on 16. November 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-0-07-122055-2 (ISBN)
Description
Fellmann et al's Human Geography introduces students to the scope and excitement of human geography and its relevance to their daily lives. This edition continues to convey the breadth of human geography and to provide insight into the nature and intellectual challenges of the field of geography itself. The authors pay special attention to gender issues and assume no previous experience in geography on the part of the students.
More details
Edition
11th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
col. Illustrations, col. maps
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
1082 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-122055-2 (9780071220552)
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Persons
Jerry Fellmann is deceased.
Mark Bjelland is professor of geography at Calvin University
Arthur Getis is Distinguished Professor of Geography Emeritus at San Diego State University
Judy Getis is now deceased. Judy was a professor at San Diego State University, San Diego.
Mark Bjelland is professor of geography at Calvin University
Arthur Getis is Distinguished Professor of Geography Emeritus at San Diego State University
Judy Getis is now deceased. Judy was a professor at San Diego State University, San Diego.
Content
1 Introduction: Some Background Basics Part 1 Themes and Fundamentals of Human Geography 2 Roots and Meaning of Culture 3 Spatial Interaction and Spatial Behavior 4 Population: World Patterns, Regional Trends Part 2 Patterns of Diversity and Unity 5 Language and Religion: Mosaics of Culture 6 Ethnic Geography: Threads of Diversity 7 Folk and Popular Culture: Diversity and Uniformity Part 3 Dynamic Patterns of the Space Economy 8 Livelihood and Economy: Primary Activities 9 Livelihood and Economy: From Blue Collar to Gold Collar 10 Patterns of Development and Change Part 4 Landscapes of Functional Organization 11 Urban Systems and Urban Structures 12 The Political Ordering of Space Part 5 Human Actions and Environmental Impacts 13 Human Impacts on Natural Systems Appendix A Map Projections Appendix B 2006 World Population Data Appendix C Anglo America Reference Map