The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography, Books A La Carte Edition

Rubenstein, James M.

ISBN 10: 0321841204 ISBN 13: 9780321841209

Casa editrice: Pearson College Div, 2012

Riassunto

The Cultural Landscape introduces geography as a social science by emphasizing the relevance of geographic concepts to human problems. The relationship between globalization and cultural diversity underlies the material and pedagogy throughout reinforces geography skills. This book, trusted for its timeliness and readability, introduces geography by emphasizing the relevance of geographic concepts to human problems. Two years after Rubenstein's Update Edition was created to encompass the events of September 11, 2001, this revision also begins the careful process of putting those events into perspective. It provides new Global Forces and Local Impacts boxes in each chapter that explore in depth an issue related to chapter material, focusing on particular regions of the world. It includes new material on medical geography, terrorism, mineral resources, sustainable development, conservation, and biodiversity. The book also presents new information on gender differences in development, and expands material on Ethnicity, relating ethnicity problems to political conflict.

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Books a la Carte are unbound, three-hole-punch versions of the textbook. This lower cost option is easy to transport and comes with same access code or media that would be packaged with the bound book. Trusted for its timeliness, readability, and sound pedagogy, "The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography" emphasizes the relevance of geographic concepts to human challenges. The relationship between globalization and cultural diversity is woven throughout; Rubenstein addresses these themes with a clear organization and presentation that engages students and appeals to instructors. The Eleventh Edition focuses on issues of access and inequality to discuss negative trends (such as the economic downturn, depleting resources, and human-caused climate change) as well as positive steps taken (sustainability, technology, regime change, women s rights, and more). An updated design is optimized for eBooks and more effective student learning. The cartography and photos are fully updated, along with the text s robust technology package. Package consists of: Books a la Carte for Cultural Landscape, The: An Introduction to Human Geography, 11/e "

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Pearson College Div
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0321841204
• ISBN 13: 9780321841209
• Rilegatura: A fogli intercambiabili
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 499
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile