For introductory courses in Human or Cultural Geography found in Geography, Anthropology, or Social Science departments. Knox/Marston's contemporary approach fosters awareness of current issues and developing trends from a geographic perspective. The authors give meaning to people and places by integrating compelling local, regional, and global viewpoints. By giving students access to the latest ideas, concepts, and theories - with a strong foundation in the fundamentals - the text not only builds knowledge about places and regions, but fosters a deeper understanding of the interdependence of places and regions in a globalizing world.
1. Geography Matters
2. The Changing Global Context
3. Geographies of Population
4. Nature and Society
5. Cultural Geographies
6. Interpreting Places and Landscapes
7. The Geography of Economic Development
8. Agriculture and Food Production
9. The Politics of Territory and Space
10. Urbanization
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