Human Geography: Culture, Society and Space

by H.J.deBlij (Author), Alexander B . Murphy (Author)

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  Paperback
  1998

  $4.35

  Taking us from our hominid ancestors to the megacities of today, this text brings an emphasis to the political and economic issues of human geography. Covering the major elements of the subject, this book addresses the two binding themes of geography; the spatial perspective, and the relationships between human societies and natural environments. Writtenby a geographer who has worked on every continent, it contains cases and examples from all over the world to help readers understand the plight of the poor, gender issues, and problems such as rapid population growth, and environmental change.

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  Hardcover
  1995

  $4.20

  This new edition covers the major elements of the human half of geography. Addresses the two binding themes of geography: the spatial viewpoint and the relationships between human societies and natural environments. Focuses on key geographic concepts while putting them in a practical and current perspective. At the beginning of each part a major issue is raised, one that readers will most likely be familiar with and already have opinions about. A geographical perspective is provided that may often change readers' views and opinions on the issues and problems.