An Introduction to Human Geography: Issues for the 21st Century
Autor Peter Daniels, Prof Michael Bradshaw, Dr Denis Shaw, Prof James Sidawayen Limba Engleză Paperback – 9 iul 2008
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780132056847
ISBN-10: 0132056844
Pagini: 544
Dimensiuni: 195 x 265 mm
Greutate: 1.02 kg
Ediția:3Nouă
Editura: Pearson Education
Colecția Prentice Hall
Locul publicării:Harlow, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 0132056844
Pagini: 544
Dimensiuni: 195 x 265 mm
Greutate: 1.02 kg
Ediția:3Nouă
Editura: Pearson Education
Colecția Prentice Hall
Locul publicării:Harlow, United Kingdom
Cuprins
Guide to Spotlight boxes and Case studies
Contributors
Guided tour
Introduction: Geography: a mirror to the world
Section 1: Worlds in the past
1. Pre-capitalist worlds
2. The rise and spread of capitalism
3. The making of the twentieth-century world
Section 2: Population, resources, food, the environment and development
4. Demographic transformations
5. Resources and development
6. Valuing the environment
7. Changing geographies of food consumption and production
8. Worlds apart: global difference and inequality
Section 3: Society, settlement and culture
9. Cities: urban worlds
10. Social inequalities and spatial exclusions
11. Rural worlds
12. Social constructions of nature
13. Geography, culture and global change
Section 4: Production, exchange and consumption
14. Geographies of the economy
15. The geographies of global production networks
16. Service economies, spatial divisions of expertise and the second global shift
17. The global financial system: worlds of monies
18. Consumption and its geographies
Section 5: Political geographies: territoriality, states and geopolitics
19. Territory, space and society
20. The place of the nation-state
21. Geopolitical traditions
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Contributors
Guided tour
Introduction: Geography: a mirror to the world
Section 1: Worlds in the past
1. Pre-capitalist worlds
2. The rise and spread of capitalism
3. The making of the twentieth-century world
Section 2: Population, resources, food, the environment and development
4. Demographic transformations
5. Resources and development
6. Valuing the environment
7. Changing geographies of food consumption and production
8. Worlds apart: global difference and inequality
Section 3: Society, settlement and culture
9. Cities: urban worlds
10. Social inequalities and spatial exclusions
11. Rural worlds
12. Social constructions of nature
13. Geography, culture and global change
Section 4: Production, exchange and consumption
14. Geographies of the economy
15. The geographies of global production networks
16. Service economies, spatial divisions of expertise and the second global shift
17. The global financial system: worlds of monies
18. Consumption and its geographies
Section 5: Political geographies: territoriality, states and geopolitics
19. Territory, space and society
20. The place of the nation-state
21. Geopolitical traditions
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Textul de pe ultima copertă
'This 3rd edition will confirm its status as a market leader, introducing new geographical content and a reinvigorated lively, stimulating, interactive and colourful student-centred approach. The textbook of choice for undergraduate geography students.'
Professor Mark Boyle, National University of Ireland, Maynooth
'Written by some of the leading experts in their fields, "An Introduction to Human Geography" covers many of the key ideas and concepts in an engaging and student-friendly style. The book is likely to set the agenda for course texts in human geography'
Professor Adrian Smith, Queen Mary, University of London
'... an insightful look into the rich fields of human geography ... not afraid of crossing boundaries and to explore progressive fields of human geography.'
Freerk J. Boedeltje, Nijmegen Centre for Border Research, Radboud University Nijmegen
'... a fine, well-written and well-organised textbook. We recommend unreservedly.'
Professors Sallie Marston and Kim Elmore, University of Arizona
Comprehensively revised, the third edition of this widely used text provides a global overview of the major topics within human geography, including resources, population, the economy and development, geopolitics and territory, culture, society, cities, the environment and environmentalism, inequality, agriculture and rurality, and the politics of place and globalisation. Coherent and substantial chapters ensure balanced treatment across the range of contemporary human geography.
Focusing on key geographical challenges facing the world at the beginning of the twenty-first century, stimulating coverage examines the forces that shape economies and societies. Themes, issues and links are highlighted and emphasised to present a holistic view of what the editors describe as our ‘... interconnected, contradictory, complex, conflict-ridden and fantastically diverse planet.’ All chapters are written by specialists in the field and offer original, critical and engaging perspectives.
New to the third edition:
An Introduction to Human Geography is an essential textbook for undergraduate students taking courses in geography and related disciplines in the social sciences.
Peter Daniels and Denis Shaw are at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham. Mike Bradshaw is at the Department of Geography, University of Leicester. James Sidaway is at the School of Geography, University of Plymouth.
Professor Mark Boyle, National University of Ireland, Maynooth
'Written by some of the leading experts in their fields, "An Introduction to Human Geography" covers many of the key ideas and concepts in an engaging and student-friendly style. The book is likely to set the agenda for course texts in human geography'
Professor Adrian Smith, Queen Mary, University of London
'... an insightful look into the rich fields of human geography ... not afraid of crossing boundaries and to explore progressive fields of human geography.'
Freerk J. Boedeltje, Nijmegen Centre for Border Research, Radboud University Nijmegen
'... a fine, well-written and well-organised textbook. We recommend unreservedly.'
Professors Sallie Marston and Kim Elmore, University of Arizona
Comprehensively revised, the third edition of this widely used text provides a global overview of the major topics within human geography, including resources, population, the economy and development, geopolitics and territory, culture, society, cities, the environment and environmentalism, inequality, agriculture and rurality, and the politics of place and globalisation. Coherent and substantial chapters ensure balanced treatment across the range of contemporary human geography.
Focusing on key geographical challenges facing the world at the beginning of the twenty-first century, stimulating coverage examines the forces that shape economies and societies. Themes, issues and links are highlighted and emphasised to present a holistic view of what the editors describe as our ‘... interconnected, contradictory, complex, conflict-ridden and fantastically diverse planet.’ All chapters are written by specialists in the field and offer original, critical and engaging perspectives.
New to the third edition:
- Full-colour presentation brings out the vitality and colour of the people and places.
- Introductory chapter shows what human geography is, its origins, and why it matters.
- Re-enforced social, cultural and environmental coverage with new chapters on Cities: social and economic inequalities, Rural Worlds and The Social Constructions of Nature.
- A more personal approach to human geography issues explored in the context of the reader’s likely experience.
- More critical coverage and currency with the latest controversies, debates and hot topics.
- More on key phenomena in 21st century life - the social production of nature, global production networks, service economies and the second global shift.
- A continued range of pedagogical features that help clarify, extend and apply understanding.
An Introduction to Human Geography is an essential textbook for undergraduate students taking courses in geography and related disciplines in the social sciences.
Peter Daniels and Denis Shaw are at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham. Mike Bradshaw is at the Department of Geography, University of Leicester. James Sidaway is at the School of Geography, University of Plymouth.
Caracteristici
Features:
- Full colour presentation brings out the vitality and colour of the people and places
- Re-enforced social, cultural and environmental coverage
- More critical coverage and greater currency with the latest controversies, debates and hot topics
- More on key phenomena in 21st century life - the social production of nature, global production networks, service economies and the second global shift.
- An innovative website supports the text at www.booksites.net/daniels
- A continued range of pedagogical features that help clarify, extend and apply understanding, including ‘Spotlight’ boxes that provide deeper analysis of a key topic or concept, and ‘Thematic’ case studies that illustrate a real-world theme or example