Human Geography: The Basics

ISBN-13: 9780415575515 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 224 str.

Andrew Jones

Opis

Human Geography: The Basics is a concise introduction to the study of the role that mankind plays in shaping the world around us. Whether its 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:

• migration, immigration and asylum
• international security and terrorism
• travel and tourism
• agriculture and food.

Featuring 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.

Spis treści

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

O autorze

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.