The Challenge of the Human Environment
Longman (Publisher)
Published in March 1990
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-582-01637-8 (ISBN)
Description
This is part of a series for A-Level students on the physical, social and economic aspects of geography, which aims to provide a balance of theoretical background, case study and student enquiry. Emphasis is on enquiry-based learning, the interaction of people and the environment and decision making exercises. This series has two aims - to illustrate the processes at workthat shape our lives and to show how this knowledge can be put into action for the benefit both of mankind and the survival of the natural environment. The books are relevant to all major A-Level geography syllabuses and aim to provide a balance of explanation, case study and student enquiry.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
b&w line drawings, illustrations, maps
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 186 mm
Weight
538 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-01637-8 (9780582016378)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Author
Geography teacher, Berkhamstead School
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Content
Part 1 All the world's people: population, the uncertain resource; population issues of growth versus decline; issues of an aging population. Part 2 Migration and its effects: international migration; rural to urban migration - the pull of the city. Part 3 The dynamic city: the urban pattern; cities of patterns; infrastructure; issues of urban change; environments of the developing world cities. Part 4 The changing countryside: conflict in the countryside.