Human Geography: The Basics
1st Edition
Published on 21. August 2012
224 pages
978-1-136-30718-8 (ISBN)
Description
Human Geography: The Basics is a concise introduction to the study of the role that humankind plays in shaping the world around us. Whether it's environmental concerns, the cities we live in or the globalization of the economy, these are issues which affect us all. This book introduces these topics and more including:
global environment issues and development
cities, firms and regions
migration, immigration and asylum
landscape, culture and identity
travel, mobility and tourism
agriculture and food.
Featuring an overview of theory, end of chapter summaries, case study boxes, further reading lists and a glossary, this book is the ideal introduction for anybody new to the study of human geography.
global environment issues and development
cities, firms and regions
migration, immigration and asylum
landscape, culture and identity
travel, mobility and tourism
agriculture and food.
Featuring an overview of theory, end of chapter summaries, case study boxes, further reading lists and a glossary, this book is the ideal introduction for anybody new to the study of human geography.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
College/higher education
Product notice
Reflowable
Illustrations
4 s/w Abbildungen, 2 s/w Tabellen
2 Tables, black and white; 4 Illustrations, black and white
File size
3,25 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-30718-8 (9781136307188)
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Person
Professor Andrew Jones is Head of the School of Geography, Environment and Development Studies at Birkbeck, University of London. Previous publications include Dictionary of Globalization and Globalization: Key Thinkers.
Content
Introduction 1. Globalization, Environment and Development 2. States, Nations and Culture 3. Cities, Regions and Industries 4. People, Work and Mobility 5. Bodies, Practices and Identities
