Human Geography: The Basics
by Andrew Jones
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 asylumInternational security and terrorismTravel and tourism Agriculture and foodFeaturing 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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English
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Publisher Description
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.
Notes
An engaging and accessible introduction to human geography in all its forms: economic, urban, cultural etc. An ideal textbook for those new to the study of human geography, and an ideal companion to Physical Geography: The Basics.
Author Biography
Andrew Jones is Reader in Human Geography and Head of the School of Geography at Birkbeck, University of London. Previous publications include Dictionary of Globalization and Globalization: Key Thinkers.
Table of Contents
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
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