Geography Books

Book SynopsisAndré Reyes Novaes is an Associate Professor at the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is currently an Honorary Research Associate in the Department of Geography at the Royal Holloway University of London and a member of the commission on the history of geography at the International Geographical Union. Elizabeth Baigent is University Reader in the History of Geography at the University of Oxford, UK. She is Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, the Royal Historical Society, the Royal Geographical Society, and the Higher Education Academy.Trade ReviewWith a regional focus on South American geographers and their works, the new edition of Geographers: Biobibliographical Studies literally puts geographical traditions and trajectories from the Global South on the map of geography’s history. The five biographies of the volume provide insightful accounts on academic landscapes off the beaten track and are a great starting point to learn more about geography beyond Europe and North America. * Jörn Seemann, Associate Professor of Geography, Ball State University, USA *In this volume, GBS travels South - to Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador and Recife. The careers of four geographers and one historian are situated in their local, national and international contexts. These biographies highlight the political agency of these remarkable authors as well as the intellectual and institutional significance of their work. * Felix Driver, Professor of Human Geography Royal Holloway, University of London, UK *By focusing on geographers from the Global South, GBS volume 40 contribute to a better understanding of the history of geography, enlarging and enriching its perspectives. The biographical memoirs presented cover five relevant authors that now may become known for an international audience. * Sergio Nunes, Dr. in Human Geography from the Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil *Table of ContentsList of Contributors List of Illustrations Preface: On Southern Traditions and Geographic Trajectories. Elizabeth Baigent and André Reyes Novaes, (University of Oxford, UK, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) 1.Elina González Acha de Correa Morales 1861-1942 Marcelo Ezequiel Lascano Kezic and Susana Isabel Curto, (Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina, CONICET, Argentina) 2. Bernardino de Souza 1884 – 1949, André Nunes de Sousa (Instituto Federal da Bahia, Brazil) 3. Jaime Cortesão 1884-1960, Francisco Roque de Oliveira(Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal) 4. Josué Apolônio de Castro 1908-1973, Archie Davis and Federico Ferretti (University of Sheffield, UK, University College Dublin, Ireland) 5. Antônio Carlos Robert de Moraes 1954-2015, Carlos Eugenio Nogueira (Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Brazil) Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWomen are the exclusive focus of the 38th volume of Geographers. For the first time in the serial''s history, the entire volume is devoted to important work of distinguished female geographers, amply demonstrating how these scholars'' professional lives enrich the discipline''s history. It also illustrates how reading and writing their biographies not only expands our understanding of geography''s past, but points to its more diverse future.The collection includes biographies of Doreen Massey, winner of geography''s ''Nobel prize'', the prix Vautrin-Lud, for her remarkable contribution to geography and neighbouring disciplines which discovered the importance of space through her work; Helen Wallis, geographer and historian of cartography who for many years had charge of the UK''s foremost collection of maps; Alice Saunier-Seïté, who applied her geographical training and formidable energy to teaching and educational reform in France; Isabel Margarida André, who lived through a tTable of ContentsList of Contributors Editorial, Elizabeth Baigent (University of Oxford, UK) and André Reyes (Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) 1. Doreen Massey, 1944–2016, Rogério Haesbaert (Association of Brazilian Geographers, Brazil) and Ana Angelita Rocha (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) 2. Oxford Women Geographers, Elizabeth Baigent (University of Oxford, UK), Claire Hann (University of Oxford, UK), Susan Squibb (University of Oxford, UK), and Heather Viles (University of Oxford, UK) 3. Alice Louise Saunier-Seïté, 1925–2003, Hugh Clout (University College London, UK) 4. Helen Margaret Wallis, 1924–1995, Sarah Tyacke (Archivist and Independent Historian, UK) 5. Isabel Margarida André, 1956–2017, Diogo Gaspar Silva (University of Lisbon, Portugal) Index Cumulative Index

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Book SynopsisGeographers: Biobibliographical Studies, Volume 37 explores the concept of distinction in geography. Through the lives of six geographers working in Brazil, North America, Europe and Réunion, it investigates what distinction consists of, how we identify and celebrate it and how it relates to quotidian practices in the discipline.The volume highlights the continuing importance of biography and the International Geographical Union in recording and assessing distinction. It also considers the relevance of personal networks for the circulation and translation of distinguished geographical knowledge, and how this knowledge can underpin applied projects and critical appraisal of geographical scholarship, both at a national and sub-national level. Gendered notions of distinction are also addressed, particularly through June Sheppard, who found limited recognition for her work as a result of gendered expectations within the discipline and society at large.By reflecting on how we locate Trade ReviewGeographers: Biobibliographical Studies, Volume 37 will be most helpful to geographers interested in the history of their own field and subfields. But beyond their use to this specialized audience, the book’s essays demonstrate the many forms a scholarly life can take and different ways of making meaningful contributions to the profession. * Isis Journal *Table of ContentsList of Contributors 1. Introduction: How are Distinguished Geographers Created and Identified? - Elizabeth Baigent (University of Oxford, UK) and André Reyes Novaes (Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) 2. Anne Buttimer (1938-2017) - Federico Ferreti and Alun Jones (both of University College Dublin, Ireland) 3. Milton de Almeida Santos (1926-2001) - Pedro de Almeida Vasconcelos (Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil) 4. Stanley Gregory (1926-2016) - Ron Johnston (University of Bristol, UK) 5. Paul Veyret (1912-1988) and Germaine Veyret-Verner (1913-1973) - Hugh Clout (University College London, UK) 6. Jean Defos du Rau (1914-1994) - Christian Germanaz (University of La Réunion, Réunion) 7. June Alice Sheppard (1928-2016) - Robin Alan Butlin (University of Leeds, UK) Index

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Book SynopsisMaster the in-depth knowledge and higher-level skills that A-level Geography students need to succeed; this focused topic book extends learning far beyond your course textbooks.Blending detailed content and case studies with questions, exemplars and guidance, this book:- Significantly improves students'' knowledge and understanding of A-level content and concepts, providing more coverage of Glaciated Landscapes than your existing resources- Strengthens students'' analytical and interpretative skills through questions that involve a range of geographical data sources, with guidance on how to approach each task- Demonstrates how to evaluate issues, with a dedicated section in every chapter that shows how to think geographically, consider relevant evidence and structure a balanced essay- Equips students with everything they need to excel, from additional case studies and definitions of key terminology, to suggestions for further research a

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Book SynopsisArun Saldanha is Associate Professor at the Department of Geography, Environment and Society at the University of Minnesota, USA.Trade ReviewIn Space After Deleuze, Arun Saldanha has produced an impressive synthesis of Deleuze’s solo writings as well as his work with Félix Guattari … [A] a project of this nature has the potential to help students struggling to see how Deleuzian philosophy connects to geographic analysis. * AAG Review of Books *Oceans are rising, atmospheres are warming, soils are changing, and the whole social world feels it’s in slow upheaval. But as Saldanha writes, though the ground beneath our feet is always shifting, it is still a ground and not a bottomless abyss. Saldanha argues that it is a specifically Deleuzian kind of thinking that offers geographers the best tools to think through the complexity and messiness of our times, opening up rather than shutting down analyses, tending towards complexity rather than simple reduction. * Antipode *Space After Deleuze is a brilliant and lucid account of the spatial thought of Gilles Deleuze and his sidekick Félix Guattari, that will delight and inspire geographers and philosophers alike. It will be essential reading for everyone who loves Deleuze, thinking, and space. But that’s not all. For as a fossil fuelled and capital addicted humanity hell-bent on suicide continues to torture itself and the world, even the planet itself is screaming out for fresh thinking, a new people, and a new earth. By channelling the geo-communist spirit of Deleuze and Guattari, Arun Saldanha maps out a thinking space that is truly worthy of life on earth – a revolutionary geo-philosophy fit for the Anthropocene. Whereas Michel Foucault once quipped that “perhaps one day, this century will be known as Deleuzian” Arun Saldanha stunningly shows why the whole millennium will have been Deleuzian. -- Marcus A. Doel, Professor of Human Geography, College of Science, Swansea University, UKSpace After Deleuze is a welcome invitation to rethink the very notion of ‘space’. Arun Saldanha introduces students of space—geographers, architects and planners—to the geophilosophy of Deleuze and Guattari that is fundamental to this task. The book bravely turns a Deleuzian conception of the ‘dynamic thickness’ of space toward the most pressing social, political and (always) geographic issues of our age. -- Chris L. Smith, Associate Professor in Architectural Design and Technê, The University of Sydney, AustraliaTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Earth 2. Flows 3. Places 4. Maps References Index

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Book SynopsisA lighthearted guide to the geography of Britain from The Times journalist and bestselling author of Coast Christopher Somerville.Trade ReviewThis is geography not as a dry academic subject full of jargon and terminology, but as the natural history of a living, evolving landscape. * Economist *This neat and engaging book will remind you of the geography of our green and pleasant isle, and, aside from anything else, will ensure you are never without the correct fact again * The Oldie *Let's lift our heads from the flat, mechanical, simplistic world inside the video screens and feast our five senses on the earthly delights of real geography where it rules supreme: out there. * Sunday Express *An amusing and informative read. * Sunday Telegraph *Packed with a wealth of information - making it a must for fans of pub quizzes. And it's good to know someone else was taught that Great Britain looks like an old lady riding a pig * Press Association *This book is brilliant...you will find explanations and descriptions of every nook and cranny of our nation. * The Sentinel *A sort of Lynne Truss for our geography, by the author of COAST. * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisThis book cogently examines how human geography has developed from a field with limited self-awareness regarding method and theory to the vibrant study of society and space that it is today. Kevin R. Cox provides an interpretive, critical perspective on Anglo-American geographic thought in the 20th and 21st centuries. He probes the impact of the spatial-quantitative revolution and geography's engagement with other social sciences, particularly in social theory. Key concepts and theories in the field are explained and illustrated with instructive research examples. Cox explores both how new approaches to human geography get constructed and what each school of thought has contributed to understanding the world in which we live.Trade ReviewA brilliant and comprehensive survey of the development of human geography over the past century, with special reference to the critical period of the last 50 or 60 years. The book provides a masterful survey of the many and often torturous debates that have characterized the field, and includes penetrating interpretative commentaries on what was--and is--at stake. Making Human Geography is essential reading for all geographers and is an indispensable text for undergraduate and graduate students in human geography.--Allen J. Scott, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor of Geography, University of California, Los AngelesIn this creative and personable review of the past century of geographic thought, Cox demonstrates the ongoing power of spatial thinking. Using an informal and accessible style, he deftly takes the reader through the profound changes wrought by the spatial-quantitative revolution on up to the present. Students and practitioners interested in where geography has been and where it's going will find this book full of rich detail, from a scholar who has been at the center of the discipline's debates and transformations.--Katharyne Mitchell, PhD, Department of Geography, University of WashingtonCox offers not so much a history as an interrogation of human geography, presenting challenging ideas in an easily accessible manner. In the mid-1970s, Cox suggested human geography was ‘social science emergent’; now, nearly four decades later, he tells us how it has exploded to become a truly relevant and exciting intellectual pursuit. There is no better book available for introducing young geographers to the turns, contradictions, and achievements of Anglo-American human geography.--Peter J. Taylor, PhD, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University, United Kingdom-[Cox is] a human geographer who has made significant, long-term contributions to the vitality of the discipline….More than any other political geographer of the past thirty years, Cox has situated the field in fundamentally important debates across the social sciences about liberalism and modern democracy. Cox's book demonstrates many of his traits as an academic: It's a tour de force, it homes in on crucial issues, and it is written with evident enthusiasm and sympathy for a discipline finding its feet in the much larger world of ideas and competing visions of scholarship….Few books about human geography have had such a positive impact on the discipline. Cox has created something unique.--AAG Review of Books, 7/21/2015ƒƒMaking Human Geography stands apart: a towering contribution that brings a fresh, novel, and compelling proposition to the table….Making Human Geography commands an exceptional degree of authority and insight. This is as much an ethnography as it is a historiography….It brings to life the dramas that have surrounded the history of geographic ideas and debates, and narrates these dramas with clarity and verve. Honed from teaching history of geographic thought courses at Ohio State for over twenty-five years, it bears the wisdom of a work that has been years in maturation. In a crowded marketplace, it stands out as one of the best books in the genre.--Economic Geography, 8/18/2016Table of Contents1. Human Geography: The First Half Century2. Long Live the Revolution!3. Social Theory and Human Geography: Material Matters4. Social Theory and Human Geography: Worlds of Meaning5. New Understandings of Space6. Methods in Question7. Human Geography and How and Why Things Happen8. Making Space for Human Geography in the Social Sciences9. Making Sense of Human Geography, Past and PresentPostscript

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Book SynopsisThis book cogently examines how human geography has developed from a field with limited self-awareness regarding method and theory to the vibrant study of society and space that it is today. Kevin R. Cox provides an interpretive, critical perspective on Anglo-American geographic thought in the 20th and 21st centuries. He probes the impact of the spatial-quantitative revolution and geography's engagement with other social sciences, particularly in social theory. Key concepts and theories in the field are explained and illustrated with instructive research examples. Cox explores both how new approaches to human geography get constructed and what each school of thought has contributed to understanding the world in which we live.Trade ReviewA brilliant and comprehensive survey of the development of human geography over the past century, with special reference to the critical period of the last 50 or 60 years. The book provides a masterful survey of the many and often torturous debates that have characterized the field, and includes penetrating interpretative commentaries on what was--and is--at stake. Making Human Geography is essential reading for all geographers and is an indispensable text for undergraduate and graduate students in human geography.--Allen J. Scott, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor of Geography, University of California, Los AngelesIn this creative and personable review of the past century of geographic thought, Cox demonstrates the ongoing power of spatial thinking. Using an informal and accessible style, he deftly takes the reader through the profound changes wrought by the spatial-quantitative revolution on up to the present. Students and practitioners interested in where geography has been and where it's going will find this book full of rich detail, from a scholar who has been at the center of the discipline's debates and transformations.--Katharyne Mitchell, PhD, Department of Geography, University of WashingtonCox offers not so much a history as an interrogation of human geography, presenting challenging ideas in an easily accessible manner. In the mid-1970s, Cox suggested human geography was ‘social science emergent’; now, nearly four decades later, he tells us how it has exploded to become a truly relevant and exciting intellectual pursuit. There is no better book available for introducing young geographers to the turns, contradictions, and achievements of Anglo-American human geography.--Peter J. Taylor, PhD, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University, United Kingdom-[Cox is] a human geographer who has made significant, long-term contributions to the vitality of the discipline….More than any other political geographer of the past thirty years, Cox has situated the field in fundamentally important debates across the social sciences about liberalism and modern democracy. Cox's book demonstrates many of his traits as an academic: It's a tour de force, it homes in on crucial issues, and it is written with evident enthusiasm and sympathy for a discipline finding its feet in the much larger world of ideas and competing visions of scholarship….Few books about human geography have had such a positive impact on the discipline. Cox has created something unique.--AAG Review of Books, 7/21/2015ƒƒMaking Human Geography stands apart: a towering contribution that brings a fresh, novel, and compelling proposition to the table….Making Human Geography commands an exceptional degree of authority and insight. This is as much an ethnography as it is a historiography….It brings to life the dramas that have surrounded the history of geographic ideas and debates, and narrates these dramas with clarity and verve. Honed from teaching history of geographic thought courses at Ohio State for over twenty-five years, it bears the wisdom of a work that has been years in maturation. In a crowded marketplace, it stands out as one of the best books in the genre.--Economic Geography, 8/18/2016Table of Contents1. Human Geography: The First Half Century2. Long Live the Revolution!3. Social Theory and Human Geography: Material Matters4. Social Theory and Human Geography: Worlds of Meaning5. New Understandings of Space6. Methods in Question7. Human Geography and How and Why Things Happen8. Making Space for Human Geography in the Social Sciences9. Making Sense of Human Geography, Past and PresentPostscript

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Book SynopsisThis widely adopted teacher resource and course text explains basic geographic principles and demonstrates how to bring them to life in engaging, challenging instruction for grades K-12. Accessibly written, the book is packed with instructional materials, teaching tips, and more than 100 maps and other graphics. Together with the companion CD-ROM, it presents effective ways to promote students' spatial-thinking skills while teaching them about the land, climate, economy, and cultures of places around the world.The Companion CD-ROMThe CD-ROM features more than 225 reproducible student activities; a Model Curriculum; PowerPoint slides of the book's figures and discussion guides that focus on important concepts in each chapter; specially designed K-2 resources; teaching notes with links to Common Core State Standards and Geography Standards; and more.à New to This Edition*Chapter on geography in the curriculum.*Chapter appendix on the neuroscience of spatialTrade Review"This book offers much more than lesson ideas--it is an insightful exploration of the position of geography in today's educational landscape. The third edition is particularly insightful concerning the role of the human brain in spatial learning. This book should be read in all social studies methods classes. Careful consideration of the discussions in this book will help new teachers make a difference in the lives of their future students."--Steve Jennings, PhD, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Colorado Colorado Springs "Gersmehl weaves geographic concepts and principles across content strands and disciplines, including social studies, earth science, math, literacy, and more. Teachers learn how to apply geographic content knowledge through interactive lessons that connect to primary, middle, and high school grade levels, as well as to Common Core standards. The included CD-ROM provides clickable mini-atlases, explanatory presentations, and sample student activities focused around 10 big geographic ideas and their consequences in different world regions. I will continue to use this text in my master's-level Geographic Concepts and Ideas for Teachers course, which is cross-listed in geography and education."--S. Kay Gandy, EdD, School of Teacher Education, Western Kentucky University"A 'must read' for all teachers and professors who are serious about geographic education. Gersmehl discusses how geography can be taught within the new educational paradigms; in particular, within the framework of the Common Core. Gersmehl demonstrates the importance of spatial-thinking skills and makes teaching geography doable, even for teachers who think they don't have time."--Timothy McDonnell, MA, Department of Geosciences, Monroe Community College, Rochester, New York"The most entertaining and useful book about teaching geography I've ever encountered--should be required reading for social studies teachers. The geek in me loves the references to the latest neuroscience research—knowing how the brain learns is important! At the same time, the teacher in me can't wait to use the practical applications while planning and working with students—because knowing what and how to teach is important, too. Gersmehl's tips for tackling complicated concepts, stimulating spatial-thinking skills, and encouraging the exploration of real problems are just what teachers are looking for as they strive to engage and teach all students."--Sean McBrady, K-12 Social Studies Consultant, Macomb Intermediate School District, Clinton Township, Michigan "Beginning with its compelling introduction, Teaching Geography, Third Edition, keeps drawing you in to a deeper understanding of the world. The book is teacher friendly and usable. Gersmehl has long made the case for geography education; here, he continues that case with his own uniquely dry sense of humor and truth-telling. He compellingly argues that no other area of the curriculum can be understood without spatial-thinking skills. This book can be used by any teacher and is a 'must read' for professional development providers."--David Klemm, MA, Social Studies Consultant, Muskegon Area (Michigan) Intermediate School District "I'm looking forward to using this third edition in my Methods of Teaching Social Studies course. Teaching Geographyis an indispensable resource for those who intend to teach geography. No other text is as effective in balancing the theoretical issues involved in designing a geography class with practical ideas for lesson activities. My geography-focused students consistently give the book positive reviews and share its insights on geographic literacy with prospective teachers in other fields."--Jeffery D. Nokes, PhD, Department of History, Brigham Young University -Gersmehl has gathered a broad range of teaching strategies, theoretical and pedagogical perspectives, local and global landscape examples, and well-inferred student mindsets, and shaped them into a guidebook for making the teaching of geography as productive as possible. (on the first edition)--Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 12/1/2006ƒƒ[This book] can barely contain the enthusiasm the author has for his chosen field and the teaching ideas that seemingly erupt from each page....The hands-on approach that Gersmehl advocates is strengthened by dozens of activities and duplicable resources. (on the first edition)--Education Review, 8/8/2006ƒƒThis book and CD-ROM provide a very interesting and practical approach to the teaching of spatial thinking skills and analytical geography. It contains a wealth of ideas that would be an excellent resource for preservice teachers and classroom teachers looking for a fresh approach when planning new units of work. (on the first edition)--Geographical Education, 1/23/2014ƒƒGersmehl's presentation of the subject of geography and its role in the world is carefully thought out and clearly defined....I welcomed his careful thinking about themes and concepts and how these should inform curriculum planning....What Gersmehl does particularly well is to model a way in which a geographer, indeed a geography teacher, might think....The style of the book is friendly, even chatty at times, which makes it easy to read....It is always supportive towards teachers and teaching, helping them to navigate through a complex and pressured job, and always encouraging a fascination with the subject. (on the first edition)--International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 1/23/2014Table of ContentsIntroduction: Before We Start 1. One Perspective: A Way of Looking at the World 2. Two Blades of a Scissors: Regional and Topical Geography 3. Three Strands of Meaning: Facts, Theories, and Values 4. Four Cornerstones: Foundation Ideas of Geography 5. Five Themes: Meeting the Standards 6. Spatial Thinking: Geographical Skills 7. Three Kinds of Tests for Three Kinds of Meaning 8. Geography in the Curriculum: Surviving Top-Down Educational Reform 9. A Multiwheeled Cart: Supporting Teachers 10. Pairs of Tools, Working Together 11. Helping to Build a Palace 12. Afterword: 47% of Our High-School Seniors Cannot Find China on a Map Appendix: Some Facts Every Geography Student Should Know for Perspective

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Book SynopsisMaps play an indispensable role in indigenous peoplesâ efforts to secure land rights in the Americas and beyond. Yet indigenous peoples did not invent participatory mapping techniques on their own; they appropriated them from techniques developed for colonial rule and counterinsurgency campaigns, and refined by anthropologists and geographers. Through a series of historical and contemporary examples from Nicaragua, Canada, and Mexico, this book explores the tension between military applications of participatory mapping and its use for political mobilization and advocacy. The authors analyze the emergence of indigenous territories as spaces defined by a collective way of life--and as a particular kind of battleground.Trade Review"A gripping account of how academic research, military intelligence, and indigenous mapping projects became embroiled in the service of geopolitics. Bryan and Wood present an adventure story of geopolitical struggle right in the heart of geographical research institutions in the United States and indigenous communities in the Americas. This book is necessary reading for geographers and all social scientists interested in the ways in which knowledge production and state interests merged in the late 20th century."--John Pickles, PhD, Earl N. Phillips Distinguished Professor of International Studies, Department of Geography, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill "'Map or be mapped,' the saying goes among those associated with the wave of participatory mapping that began in the 1980s. Weaponizing Maps gives this saying radically new meaning, with equal parts analytic depth and political charge. Readers inclined to use maps for causes of social justice will proceed fully informed of the daunting forces they are up against--from the counterinsurgency designs of the world’s most powerful military to ostensibly progressive scholars who deploy the fine tradition of participatory mapping toward dubious ends."--Charles R. Hale, PhD, Director, LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, University of Texas at Austin "Bold and confrontational. Bryan and Wood pull no punches in their indictment of the creeping militarization of geography and the once-respected American Geographical Society. The book's legacy will be marked by the extent to which geographers rethink their relationships with indigenous groups. It’s quite possible that we’re seeing the next generation of critical thinking about mapping in this book."--Jeremy Crampton, PhD, Department of Geography, University of Kentucky "Using Oaxaca as a case study of a global trend, the book makes a compelling case that militarized colonial geographies seek to replace Indigenous collective lands with a privatized Western model, under the guise of both national security and Native self-determination. But the book is also a rich example of interdisciplinary inquiry, straddling the normative divides between domestic and foreign colonialism, historical and contemporary surveys, academic and activist analysis, and Indigenous and Left discourse. It is essential for understanding land disputes of the 21st century, anywhere in Native America or the world."--Zoltán Grossman, PhD, Professor of Geography and Native Studies, The Evergreen State College -At times refreshingly polemical and unapologetically critical, Bryan and Wood provide valuable historical sketches that link the ideological and material ramifications of maps on indigenous communities and trace the development of property-based cartographic and geographic logics during wartime. Though the México Indígena project serves as a focal point, the authors deftly weave together the development of the American Geographical Society, the rise of indigenous mapping projects in the 1990s and their subsequent limitations, and the relationship between dominant geographic practices and the academic-military-industrial complex.--Great Plains Research, 10/18/2017ƒƒJoe and Denis trace how maps, over and over and over again, perform vital discursive work, how they transform territory into property, how they create facts, and how those facts seem to, time and time again, serve the particular interest of the state and/or capital at the expense of certain groups of people.--Human Geography, 3/28/2017ƒƒRecommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.--Choice Reviews, 10/1/2015Table of ContentsList of Figures A Narrative Table of Contents 1. In the Rincón of the Sierra Juárez 2. The Decline and Fall of the Once August American Geographical Society 3. “Red Mike” Edson’s U.S. Marine Patrols Up Nicaragua’s Río Coco in 1928–1929 and the Development of the Small Wars Manual 4. The Birth of Indigenous Mapping In Canada 5. Maps, Guns, and Indigenous Peoples 6. From Territory to Property: Indigenous Mapping after the Cold War 7. Counterinsurgency and the Rise of the “Warrior Scholars” 8. The AGS, the Bowman Expeditions, and the México Indígena Project Coda: Kill the Insurgent, Save the Man—Indigenous Peoples and Human Terrain A Note on Maps Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisPopular among students for its engaging, accessible style, this text provides an authoritative overview of Latin America's human geography as well as its regional complexity. Extensively revised to reflect the region's ongoing evolution in the first decades of the 21st century, the second edition's alternating thematic and regional chapters trace Latin America's historical development while revealing the diversity of its people and places. Coverage encompasses cultural history, environment and physical geography, urban development, agriculture and land use, social and economic processes, and the contemporary patterns of the Latin American diaspora. Pedagogical features include vivid topical vignettes, end-of-chapter recommended readings and other resources, and 217 photographs, maps, and figures. New to This Edition *Discussions of climate change and its impacts, the demise of the Monroe doctrine, neoliberal agriculture, the growing influence of Chinese investment, and oTrade Review"Kent’s updated second edition improves on a classic text. The comprehensive historical and environmental discussion of the region remains, while up-to-date vignettes capture the flavor of modern-day Latin America. Students like this book and appreciate Kent's ability to tell the story of one of the world’s most dynamic regions."--Jeff Lash, PhD, Geography Program, University of Houston–Clear Lake "Kent accessibly lays out how physical processes affect human/social ones, and vice versa. The second edition offers helpful coverage of changes and watershed moments taking place in Latin America, particularly with respect to United States–Cuba relations. The text is eminently readable, packed with information, and deeply geographic. Kent clears away the unnecessary in his writing, retaining a direct, descriptive tone throughout."--Stephen Aldrich, PhD, Department of Earth and Environmental Systems, Indiana State University "A comprehensive, readable treatment of Latin America’s many geographies, ideal for a midlevel undergraduate course in geography, Latin American studies, or allied fields. The vignettes are well chosen and vivid."--John Kelly, PhD, Department of Geography and Earth Science, University of Wisconsin–La Crosse "This is an excellent course text by a scholar familiar with the rich traditions and research frontiers of cultural and historical Latin American geography. I highly recommend it."--Gregory W. Knapp, PhD, Department of Geography and the Environment, University of Texas at Austin "The vignettes are outstanding and add real-world examples to the more abstract sections of the text."--Eric Keys, PhD, Science and Technology Fellow, National Science Foundation and American Association for the Advancement of Science -A welcome addition to the regional geography genre, with traditional thematic coverage nicely interwoven with analyses of linkages to both the local and the global environments....Flow maps, graphs, tables, and photographs augment the discussion and provide excellent visual support for the various explications of people and place....A sensitive treatment of a profoundly complex yet incredibly fascinating region. Kent's love of its place and people shines through....This book offers scholars and students looking for a regionally informed approach to Latin America terrific insights into the internal and external complexities of peoples and places. It provides a very traditional, descriptive framework for analysis and discourse that is enhanced nicely by broader and deeper examinations of both the whole and the parts that are Latin America....Provides, especially for students in an introductory course, an informative and very readable overview of both place and its context. (on the first edition)--Journal of Regional Science, 1/1/2007Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Latin America as a Culture Region 3. The Environment 4. The Hispanic Caribbean 5. Peopling Latin America to 1820 6. The Mesa Central of Mexico 7. Early Cities and Urban Development 8. The Andes 9. Migration, Population Change, and Race 10. The Central Valley of Chile 11. The Central American Highlands 12. Land and People since the Conquest 13. Brazil’s Atlantic Coastal Plain 14. Contemporary Cities and Urban Patterns 15. The Southern Brazilian Highlands 16. Latin American Development in Perspective 17. The Pampa 18. Latin America in the World Economy 19. The Amazon Basin 20. The Latin American Diaspora 21. Conclusion Chapter References

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Book SynopsisWhat can we learn from the spatial patterns of disasters? What human and structural factors need to be addressed to explain hazard vulnerability? As populations grow and the climate warms, how can natural hazards be mitigated? Thoroughly revised and updated, and now with a more global perspective, the second edition of this accessible text provides an integrated framework for understanding and managing natural hazards. Numerous case studies from around the world illustrate the complexities of extreme geophysical events and highlight their physical, social, political, and economic dimensions. The text identifies essential principles for tackling the fundamental causes of differential vulnerabilities that perpetuate human distress, and for promoting recovery and resilience. New to This Edition *New frameworks for understanding human resilience and adaptive capacity in recovery, dynamics of risk and uncertainty, and more. *Chapter on spatial and temporal aspects of hazaTrade Review"A welcome update. Maintaining the original framework, the second edition of this text integrates the temporal and spatial aspects of hazards while eschewing a hazard-by-hazard approach. Synthetic in nature, the examples bridge the physical, social, and behavioral sciences, and reflect important advances in thinking about vulnerability as well as newer concerns such as climate change. More than just descriptive, Natural Hazards provides clear prescriptions for reducing vulnerability to disastrous events. I look forward to using this text in my upper-level undergraduate hazards course."--Jerry T. Mitchell, PhD, Department of Geography, University of South Carolina"This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date text on the nature and mitigation of natural hazards. It approaches natural disasters by focusing on their root causes, including hazard perception and behavior, topics missing from most current texts. The book presents a model of risk that strikes a balance between the physical mechanisms and the human dimension of natural hazards and considers available coping strategies as an essential element. I plan to adopt this text for my class."--Qian Guo, PhD, Department of Geography and Environment, San Francisco State University"Montz, Tobin, and Hagelman use the lenses of both the physical and social sciences to provide an interdisciplinary examination of a multifaceted topic. The book describes the relationship of humans to natural hazards at multiple scales--from individuals to communities to nations--while being ever mindful that knowledge should serve as a basis for action. The book is filled with international examples, as well as dozens of charts and tables that measure hazards and vulnerability in every way possible. This comprehensive and readable review is the most complete introduction I know of to this field."--Robert B. Olshansky, PhD, FAICP, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign"This particularly rich volume brings together three outstanding scholars dedicated to reducing loss of life, property damage, and expenses related to disasters. Expertly combining an understanding of physically situated risks and their related human impacts, the text walks readers through how and why natural hazards create disasters. It is deeply embedded in evidence-based best practices and well poised to generate theoretical and practical insights."--Brenda Phillips, PhD, Associate Dean and Professor of Sociology, Ohio University–Chillicothe"Combining the study of physical features of natural hazards with the complicated role of human interaction, this 'must-read' book offers a unique perspective for all emergency managers, regardless of specialty. It provides the best summary of where the field has been, highlights past lessons learned from national and international disasters, and discusses the current accepted cycle of recovery. The critique of governmental entities at the local, state, and federal levels, and the emphasis on positive public policy support of mitigation practices and risk reduction–focused leadership, also make this a valuable book for public administrators."--Charla Marchuk, MPA, CFM, natural hazards specialist, Denton, TexasTable of Contents1. Natural Hazards and Disasters: When Potential Becomes Reality 2. Physical Dimensions of Natural Hazards 3. Spatial and Temporal Characteristics of Natural Hazards 4. Perception Studies: The Individual in Natural Hazards 5. Behavioral Studies: Community Attitudes and Adjustment 6. Public Policy and Natural Hazards 7. The Economic Impacts of Hazards and Disasters 8. Risk Assessment 9. An Integrated Approach to Natural Hazards

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Book SynopsisWhat can we learn from the spatial patterns of disasters? What human and structural factors need to be addressed to explain hazard vulnerability? As populations grow and the climate warms, how can natural hazards be mitigated? Thoroughly revised and updated, and now with a more global perspective, the second edition of this accessible text provides an integrated framework for understanding and managing natural hazards. Numerous case studies from around the world illustrate the complexities of extreme geophysical events and highlight their physical, social, political, and economic dimensions. The text identifies essential principles for tackling the fundamental causes of differential vulnerabilities that perpetuate human distress, and for promoting recovery and resilience. New to This Edition *New frameworks for understanding human resilience and adaptive capacity in recovery, dynamics of risk and uncertainty, and more. *Chapter on spatial and temporal aspects of hazaTrade Review"A welcome update. Maintaining the original framework, the second edition of this text integrates the temporal and spatial aspects of hazards while eschewing a hazard-by-hazard approach. Synthetic in nature, the examples bridge the physical, social, and behavioral sciences, and reflect important advances in thinking about vulnerability as well as newer concerns such as climate change. More than just descriptive, Natural Hazards provides clear prescriptions for reducing vulnerability to disastrous events. I look forward to using this text in my upper-level undergraduate hazards course."--Jerry T. Mitchell, PhD, Department of Geography, University of South Carolina"This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date text on the nature and mitigation of natural hazards. It approaches natural disasters by focusing on their root causes, including hazard perception and behavior, topics missing from most current texts. The book presents a model of risk that strikes a balance between the physical mechanisms and the human dimension of natural hazards and considers available coping strategies as an essential element. I plan to adopt this text for my class."--Qian Guo, PhD, Department of Geography and Environment, San Francisco State University"Montz, Tobin, and Hagelman use the lenses of both the physical and social sciences to provide an interdisciplinary examination of a multifaceted topic. The book describes the relationship of humans to natural hazards at multiple scales--from individuals to communities to nations--while being ever mindful that knowledge should serve as a basis for action. The book is filled with international examples, as well as dozens of charts and tables that measure hazards and vulnerability in every way possible. This comprehensive and readable review is the most complete introduction I know of to this field."--Robert B. Olshansky, PhD, FAICP, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign"This particularly rich volume brings together three outstanding scholars dedicated to reducing loss of life, property damage, and expenses related to disasters. Expertly combining an understanding of physically situated risks and their related human impacts, the text walks readers through how and why natural hazards create disasters. It is deeply embedded in evidence-based best practices and well poised to generate theoretical and practical insights."--Brenda Phillips, PhD, Associate Dean and Professor of Sociology, Ohio University–Chillicothe"Combining the study of physical features of natural hazards with the complicated role of human interaction, this 'must-read' book offers a unique perspective for all emergency managers, regardless of specialty. It provides the best summary of where the field has been, highlights past lessons learned from national and international disasters, and discusses the current accepted cycle of recovery. The critique of governmental entities at the local, state, and federal levels, and the emphasis on positive public policy support of mitigation practices and risk reduction–focused leadership, also make this a valuable book for public administrators."--Charla Marchuk, MPA, CFM, natural hazards specialist, Denton, TexasTable of Contents1. Natural Hazards and Disasters: When Potential Becomes Reality 2. Physical Dimensions of Natural Hazards 3. Spatial and Temporal Characteristics of Natural Hazards 4. Perception Studies: The Individual in Natural Hazards 5. Behavioral Studies: Community Attitudes and Adjustment 6. Public Policy and Natural Hazards 7. The Economic Impacts of Hazards and Disasters 8. Risk Assessment 9. An Integrated Approach to Natural Hazards

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Book SynopsisAuthoritative yet accessible, the definitive undergraduate text on Russian geography and culture has now been thoroughly revised with current data and timely topics, such as the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol and other background for understanding Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Thematic chapters provide up-to-date coverage of Russia's physical, political, cultural, and economic geography. Regional chapters focus on the country's major regions and the other 14 former Soviet republics. Written in a lucid, conversational style by a Russian-born international expert, the concise chapters interweave vivid descriptions of urban and rural landscapes, examinations of Soviet and post-Soviet life, deep knowledge of environmental and conservation issues, geopolitical insights, engaging anecdotes, and rigorous empirical data. Over 200 original maps, photographs, and other figures are also available as PowerPoint slides at the companion website, many in color. New to ThisTrade Review"Both students and teachers will learn from this 'must-read' second edition of one of the best available geography texts on the former Soviet realm. The text provides a winning combination of geographical knowledge; historical dimensions; economic, political, and cultural topics; and regional themes. My students have praised this book as interesting, easy to read, brilliantly organized, concise, unbiased, and illustrated with great charts and images."--Dmitrii Sidorov, PhD, Department of Geography, California State University Long Beach "Blinnikov’s second edition is an indispensable resource for understanding Russia’s past, present, and future--there’s no other text like it. The entire book is a compelling read, yet individual sections stand alone as important references. Blinnikov offers fascinating detail about aspects of Russia that might be invisible to non-Russians, while also providing a comprehensive, scholarly overview that students and instructors will find most useful."--Jessica K. Graybill, PhD, Department of Geography and Director, Russian and Eurasian Studies Program, Colgate University “A clear and candid source of information on a critical part of the globe today. I tell my students that in addition to the straightforward information provided by the text, they get the advantage of absorbing a Russian perspective on this region. Students like the price of the book and enjoy the numerous, bite-sized chapters.”--Randy Bertolas, PhD, Department of History, Politics, and Geography, Wayne State College-Table of Contents1. Introduction: Russia and Post-Soviet Northern Eurasia I. Physical Geography 2. Relief and Hydrography 3. Climate 4. Biomes 5. Environmental Degradation and Conservation II. History and Politics 6. Formation of the Russian State 7. The Soviet Legacy 8. Post-Soviet Reforms 9. The Geopolitical Position of Russia in the World III. Cultural and Social Geography 10. Demographics and Population Distribution 11. Cities and Villages 12. Social Issues: Health, Wealth, Poverty, and Crime 13. Cultures and Languages 14. Religion, Diet, and Dress 15. Education, Arts, Sciences, and Sports 16. Tourism IV. Economics 17. Oil, Gas, and Other Energy Resources 18. Heavy Industry and the Military Complex 19. Light Industry and Consumer Goods 20. Fruits of the Earth: Agriculture, Hunting, Fishing, and Forestry 21. Infrastructure and Services V. Regional Geography of Russia and Other FSU States 22. Central Russia: The Heart of the Country 23. Russia's Northwest: Fishing, Timber, and Culture 24. The Volga: Cars, Food, and Energy 25. The Caucasus: Cultural Diversity and Political Instability 26. The Urals: Metallurgy, Machinery, and Fossil Fuels 27. Siberia: Great Land 28. The Far East: The Russian Pacific 29. The Baltics: Europeysky, Not Sovetsky 30. Belarus and Moldova: Eastern Europeans 31. Ukraine and Crimea: Together or Not? 32. Kazakhstan and Central Asia: The Heart of Eurasia 33. Epilogue: Engaging with Post-Soviet Northern Eurasia

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Book SynopsisExamining the links between society, space, and place, this unique text introduces students to the ecological and cultural richness of Mexico and the diversity, tenacity, and resilience of its people. David M. Walker presents compelling ethnographic case studies of Mexico City's historic center and the adjacent Tepito neighborhood; life in the border city of Tijuana; and urban Mexican garbage networks. Cases also explore Afromexican identity in the Costa Chica of Guerrero and Oaxaca, as well as the Indigeneous Zoque people's stewardship of the remote Chimalapas region. Readers are immersed in the stories of real individuals and their livelihood strategies; natural and built environments; values and faith practices; leisure activities; foodways; involvements in local to global cultural, political, and economic processes; and more. Instructive features include topical vignettes, discussion questions, and suggested readings and online resources related to each case.

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Book SynopsisExam board: AQALevel: A-levelSubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018Improve exam skills, check understanding and familiarise students with the types of questions they will face in AQA A-level Geography Exam Question Practice Pack.This photocopiable pack of exam-style questions, sample answers and mark schemes can be used flexibly for mocks, classwork or homework.- Reinforce the skills and knowledge that students need for their exams, selecting exam question worksheets to focus on tricky topics or revise more broadly across the course- Pick and choose whether you assign the questions in test conditions or use them alongside the sample answers, encouraging students to reflect on their responses- Help students understand what a 'good' answer looks like, sharing sheets of sample answers with examiner comments and mark schemes- Mark students' work more easily, consulting the examiner comments and mark schemes yourself or giving them to students for self/peer-marking activities

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Book SynopsisExam board: EdexcelLevel: A-levelSubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018Improve exam skills, check understanding and familiarise students with the types of questions they will face in Edexcel A-level Geography.This resource covers all Paper 1 topics, except for Glaciated Landscapes and Change; all Paper 2 topics except for Diverse Places, plus support for the Synoptic Investigation.This photocopiable pack of exam-style questions, sample answers and mark schemes can be used flexibly for mocks, classwork or homework.- Reinforce the skills and knowledge that students need for their exams, selecting exam question worksheets to focus on tricky topics or revise more broadly across the course- Pick and choose whether you assign the questions in test conditions or use them alongside the sample answers, encouraging students to reflect on their responses- Help students understand what a 'good' answer looks like, sharing sheets of sample answers with examiner comments and mark schemes- Mark students' work more easily, consulting the examiner comments and mark schemes yourself or giving them to students for self/peer-marking activities

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Book SynopsisWidely adopted, this uniquely comprehensive text introduces the techniques and concepts of statistics in human and physical geography. Unlike other texts that gloss over the conceptual foundations and focus solely on method, the book explains not only how to apply quantitative tools but also why and how they work. Students gain important skills for utilizing both conventional and spatial statistics in their own research, as well as for critically evaluating the work of others. Most chapters are self-contained in order to provide maximum flexibility in course design. Requiring no math beyond algebra, the book is well suited for undergraduate and beginning graduate-level courses. Helpful features include chapter summaries, suggestions for further reading, and practice problems at the end of each chapter.New to This Edition*Restructured and updated to reflect current developments in the field. *Five entirely new chapters cover graphical methods, spatial relationships, analysis of variance, extending regression analysis, and spatial analysis. *Features even more worked examples, many with accompanying graphics.*The companion website offers datasets and solutions to selected end-of-chapter exercises. Trade ReviewFor more than 15 years, I've used prior editions of this text to teach statistics, because it explains difficult but crucial concepts--such as the central limit theorem--clearly and in depth. I also like the geographical examples and the inclusion of descriptive spatial and temporal statistics, such as moving averages and location quotients. Now, with David Rigby on board and a full-fledged treatment of multiple regression, spatial autocorrelation, and spatial regression, the best book just got even better.--Michael Kuby, School of Geographical Sciences, Arizona State University A comprehensive introduction to statistical techniques and their appropriate use and application in geographic research. The book is unique in its treatment of both spatial and temporal data-analysis issues, and its methods are grounded in interesting research settings. Statistical concepts are presented in a clear and effective manner, with attention given to the theories and assumptions underpinning the techniques. Instructors will appreciate the structured exercises appearing at the end of each chapter, many of which make use of downloadable datasets.This appealing book is especially well suited as a text for senior undergraduate and beginning graduate geography courses in statistical analysis.--Mark W. Horner, Department of Geography, Florida State UniversityIt is hard to imagine a more comprehensive introductory treatment of geographic statistics. Elementary Statistics for Geographers has an excellent mix of quantitative material, problem-solving techniques, and examples. The examples, both numerical and graphical, clearly demonstrate the utility and limitations of the methods presented. Early chapters on the nature of geographic data, exploratory data analysis, and bivariate statistical relationships provide a strong foundation for the rigorous chapters that follow. The range and depth of the third edition are outstanding, with new sections on ANOVA, spatial statistics, and nonparametric statistics. This book will be equally valuable as a text for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students and as a general reference.--Scott M. Robeson, Chair, Department of Geography, Indiana University -Table of ContentsI. Introduction1. Statistics and GeographyII. Descriptive Statistics2. Displaying and Interpreting Data3. Describing Data with Statistics4. Statistical RelationshipsIII. Inferential Statistics5. Random Variables and Probability Distributions6. Sampling7. Point and Interval Estimation8. One-Sample Hypothesis Testing9. Two-Sample Hypothesis Testing10. Nonparametric Methods11. Analysis of Variance12. Inferential Aspects of Linear Regression13. Extending Regression AnalysisIV. Patterns in Space and Time14. Spatial Patterns and Relationships15. Time Series AnalysisAppendix: Statistical Tables

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Book SynopsisThis compelling book offers a fresh perspective on how the natural world has been imagined, built on, and transformed by human beings throughout history and around the globe. Coverage ranges from the earliest societies to preindustrial China and India, from the emergence in Europe of the modern world to the contemporary global economy. The focus is on what the places we have created say about us: our belief systems and the ways we make a living. Also explored are the social and environmental consequences of human activities, and how conflicts over the meaning of progress are reflected in today's urban, rural, and suburban landscapes. Written in a highly engaging style, this ideal undergraduate-level human geography text is illustrated with over 25 maps and 70 photographs. Note: Visit www.greatmirror.com for many additional photographs by Bret Wallach related to the themes addressed in this book.Trade ReviewUnderstanding the Cultural Landscape is a tour de force--a splendid example of the lively, clear, and attractive writing that scholarly prose should be, but so seldom is. Bret Wallach, one of America's most distinguished geographers, has revived a noble but long-neglected tradition of cultural geography, deeply rooted in history and an amazing range of geographic facts. For intellectually curious students of the human condition, this is a profoundly important book.--Peirce F. Lewis, Department of Geography (Emeritus), Pennsylvania State UniversityThis book is filled with interesting insights, illuminating the continuing importance of actual geography even in the homogenizing twilight of globalization.--Bill McKibben, author of The End of NatureMost texts in human geography are eye-glazers, room-emptiers. This one emphatically is not. Bret Wallach ranges back and forth across time, space, and scale to bring us this generation's definitive globalist human geography. Imaginatively conceived, sharply detailed, and wonderfully written, the book will work at almost any university level and for intelligent general readers too. All by himself, Wallach may succeed in bringing geography back into the intellectual mainstream. In a word, this book is fabulous.--Frank J. Popper, Urban Studies Program, Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyAn astonishing achievement! I doubt whether we shall ever see a more useful, thought-provoking account of what our humanized world is really like and how it came to be. Highly readable and informative, this is geography for thoughtful readers at its best.--Wilbur Zelinsky, Department of Geography (Emeritus), The Pennsylvania State University -Table of Contents1. IntroductionI. Anthropological Foundations2. Human Evolution, Diffusion, and Culture 3. Foragers4. Domestication 5. The Diffusion and Early Development of Agriculture6. The Emergence of CivilizationII. Historical Developments7. China8. India9. A Technological Civilization10. GlobalizationIII. Livelihoods Today11. Resource Production12. Manufacturing13. Services14. Transportation and CommunicationIV. Social and Environmental Consequences15. Romantic Responses16. Political Reactions17. Conservation, Resources, and Population18. Pollution, Biodiversity, and Climate ChangeV. Reading Landscapes19. American Cities20. Rural America21. Cities Abroad22. Countrysides Abroad

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Book SynopsisNow in a fully revised and expanded second edition, this widely adopted text and practical reference addresses all aspects of developing and using geographic information systems (GIS) within an organization. Coverage includes the role of the GIS professional, how geographic information fits into broader management information systems, the use of GIS in strategic planning, and ways to navigate the organizational processes that support or inhibit the success of GIS implementation. All chapters retained from the prior edition have been thoroughly updated to reflect significant technological, empirical, and conceptual advances, as well as the changing contexts of GIS use. New chapters discuss organizational politics, metadata, legal issues, and GIS ethics.Trade ReviewObermeyer and Pinto have empowered educators to offer at least one GIS course that looks beyond analytical techniques and software to address issues of societal impact, public policy, and professional ethics. The priceless insights in [i]Managing Geographic Information Systems, Second Edition[/i], show how geospatial technology is an indispensable (yet occasionally problematic) tool for policy analysts, environmental scientists, and community activists concerned with zoning, economic development, and access to social services. Students and conscientious professionals alike can benefit from the authors' varied experience, innovative approach, and thoughtful prose. I look forward to using this text in my course on geographic information and public policy.--Mark Monmonier, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse UniversityThis second edition fills the need for a broad introduction to the management of GIS technology and data. Beyond that basic introduction, it provides an extensive bibliography for those who want greater depth on specific issues. I liked the first edition because it summarized a wide range of literature not available to most readers. The second edition builds on that base with updated material and additional chapters. It will be very useful to anyone interested in managing GIS.--William J. Craig, Associate Director, Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, University of MinnesotaThe second edition of Managing Geographic Information Systems provides refreshed theoretical discussion, as well as pragmatic views on the critical and complex issues related to GIS adoption and management. This splendid book is a 'must read' for any organization that intends to embrace GIS. The topics are comprehensive and discussed with startling clarity. The vital interdisciplinary orientation of the book makes it useful for a wide range of courses in the social and political sciences, urban planning and policy, and engineering.--Kheir Al-Kodmany, Urban Planning and Policy Program, University of Illinois at Chicago- A useful introduction to the types of factors that can influence the success or otherwise of GIS implementations within organizations. --International Planning Studies, 12/5/2007Table of Contents1. The Continuing Need for a Management Focus in GIS 2. Geographic Information Science: Evolution of a Profession 3. The Role of Geographic Information within an Organization's IT 4. Keeping the G in GIS: Why Geography Still Matters 5. GIS and the Strategic Planning Process6. Implementing a GIS: Theories and Practice 7. Organizational Politics and GIS Implementation 8. Economic Justification for GIS Implementation 9. Sharing Geographic Information across Organizational Boundaries10. Metadata for Geographic Information 11. Policy Conflicts and the Role of GIS: Public Participation and GIS 12. Ensuring the Qualifications of GIS Professionals 13. Legal Issues in GIS 14. Ethics for the GIS Professional 15. Envisioning a Future

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative, widely adopted text provides a broad introduction to the geography of Africa south of the Sahara. The book analyzes the political, economic, social, and environmental processes that shape resource use and development in this large, diverse region. Students gain a context for understanding current development debates and addressing questions about the nature and sustainability of contemporary changes. Timely topics include the rise of foreign investment in Africa, the evolving geographies of rural-urban linkages, the birth of the Republic of South Sudan, and advances in the struggle against HIV/AIDS. New to This Edition: *Fully updated to reflect the latest data and trends in development. *Chapters on development theory, cultural and societal diversity, the political geography of postindependence Africa, economic integration, and the geography of poverty. *Substantially revised coverage of gender dynamics, urban living environments, mineral and energy resources, and many other topics. Pedagogical Features *Vignettes in every chapter that provide detailed case studies from a variety of countries and elaborate on key concepts. *Recommendations for further reading on each topic, including print and online sources. *Companion website with downloadable PowerPoint slides of all original figures, photos, and tables. *An extensive glossary.Trade ReviewStock invites the reader to relearn the map of Africa and to locate and understand processes and events that continue to influence Africa’s development paths with quite different and often unpredictable outcomes. He uses vignettes to simultaneously enliven the text and create a productive platform on which to engage with recent developments in the continent. In its third edition, this book remains one of the key texts on the geographical study of Africa.--Maano Ramutsindela, PhD, Department of Environmental and Geographical Science, University of Cape TownThis significantly revised edition of Africa South of the Sahara offers a critical interpretation of received ideas. Stock situates contemporary human development concerns about sub-Saharan Africa in their historical, cultural, and regional perspectives. A new chapter on the history of development thinking guides the book’s synthetic discussions of rural and urban economies and livelihoods, population and resources, and health. The prose is lucid and the arguments compelling. A highly accessible introductory text for courses on regional geography, development studies, and global studies.--Thomas J. Bassett, PhD, Department of Geography and GIS, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignI can't wait to use this text in my Geography of African Development course. The third edition is very up to date; it hits on many of the important issues associated with current developments in Africa. While there is continuity with prior editions, there is also substantial new material that is exciting to read. Highlights include expanded coverage of cultural factors; in particular, discussions of African contributions in the arts will engage students and draw them in to the study of the continent. Other new content addresses migration, Africa's growing role in the world economy, poverty as a human rights issue, energy resources, and much more.--Marilyn Silberfein, PhD, Department of Geography and Urban Studies, Temple University - Every unit of the book raises thought-provoking questions and leaves one wanting to learn more....This text is to be highly recommended to lecturers looking for useful illustrations and neat summaries and to undergraduate students taking a broad range of African, development, and general geography courses. --Journal of African Earth Sciences, 12/21/2012ƒƒ In Stock's book...[instructors] will find excellence....Africa South of the Sahara is a textbook reflecting the author's deep understanding of both the continent and its research literature. As such, it teaches the teachers as well as the students. --The Professional Geographer, 12/21/2012Table of ContentsIntroduction: New Beginnings?Overview1. The Map of Africa2. Imagining Africa: Roots of Western Perceptions of the Continent3. Thinking about Development: Development Theory and Practice in the African ContextCulture and Society4. African Culture: Diversity and Creativity5. Societal Diversity: Language, Ethnicity, and Religion6. Gender Dynamics: Men and Women in African SocietiesThe Physical Environment7. Geology and Geomorphology of Africa8. Africa’s Climate: Regions, Dynamics, and Change9. Biogeography and EcologyAfrica in Historical Perspective10. The African Past11. The Colonial Legacy12. Independent Africa: Politics and DevelopmentDynamics of Population13. Population Distribution14. Population Growth15. Population MobilityAfrican Economies16. Africa in the World Economy17. National Economies: Strategies for Growth and Development18. Prospects for Economic IntegrationRural Economies19. Indigenous Food Production Systems20. Agrarian Development and Change21. Food SecurityUrban Economies and Societies22. The Evolution of Urban Structure23. Urban Economies24. Urban Living EnvironmentsResources25. Mineral and Energy Resources26. Water Resources27. Flora and Fauna as Economic ResourcesSocial Geography28. Living in Poverty29. Social Policy: The Health Sector30. Children in Africa: Prospects for the Next GenerationConclusion: Which Future?Glossary

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Book SynopsisThis book is a case-study analysis of the public housing district of Lawrence Heights in North York, Toronto, a neighbourhood undergoing the largest revitalization in Canada. The book presents a chronological narrative of change and upheaval in Lawrence Heights, beginning with its origins after World War Two as a modernist style city on a hill

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Book SynopsisThis unique and insightful text offers an exploration of the origins and subsequent development of the concept of just sustainability. Introducing Just Sustainabilities discusses key topics, such as food justice, sovereignty and urban agriculture; community, space, place(making) and spatial justice; the democratization of our streets and public spaces; how to create culturally inclusive spaces; intercultural cities and social inclusion; green-collar jobs and the just transition; and alternative economic models, such as co-production. With a specific focus on solutions-oriented policy and planning initiatives that specifically address issues of equity and justice within the context of developing sustainable communities, this is the essential introduction to just sustainabilities.Trade ReviewJulian Agyeman has produced a powerful new statement of the need to integrate justice and sustainability. Building on his own ground-breaking work, he analyses the key themes of food, space, place, and culture, showing how equity, justice and inclusion are fundamental to any enduring practical expression of sustainability. * Andrew Dobson, Professor of Politics, Keele University, and author of Citizenship and the Environment *In this beautifully written book, Julian Agyeman builds on his groundbreaking concept of just sustainabilities to include an exploration of how food, space, place, and culture shape our capacities to imagine and pursue a world of possibilities. From Bogota to Boston, he always asks the right questions and makes sure to consider the real world applications and implications of just sustainability. Agyeman also offers a bold and refreshing critique of reformist approaches to sustainability and social change. He presents a clear agenda for policy, planning, and practical pathways to co-produce societies in which we all are recognized and respected. * David Naguib Pellow, Don A. Martindale Professor of Sociology, University of Minnesota, and author of Resisting Global Toxics *Julian Agyeman has done more than any other scholar to emphasise the potential in the relationship between environmental justice and ecological sustainability. In this book, he explores the evolution and recent development of the crucial concept of just sustainability, in particular how it manifests itself in various aspects of our everyday lives. In doing so, Ageyman makes both the idea and practice of just sustainability more inclusive and salient to a new generation of students, activists, policy-makers, and environmental practitioners. * David Schlosberg, Professor of Environmental Politics, The University of Sydney *There’s lots to think about if we want to build cities that are culturally-inclusive and sustainable in the most comprehensive sense of that term. Julian Agyeman brings great passion, intelligence, and imagination to the task, and nicely primes the pump for the rest of us. * Dean Saitta, University of Denver *With this excellent book, Agyeman both consolidates and advances his ground-breaking work on just sustainabilities. Readers looking for a clear and concise review of the concept and underpinning ideas, as well as those wanting compelling examples of its practical application will be more than satisfied. * Professor Gordon Walker, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University *With Just Sustainabilities, Julian Agyeman again demonstrates why he is considered one of the world's foremost modern thinkers on the relationship between humanity and nature. By eloquently making the case that the loss of human potential is as detrimental to our future as the loss of environmental potential, Agyeman shows that we need to transform the way we treat each other as well as the planet. * Professor Mark Roseland, Director, Centre for Sustainable Community Development, Simon Fraser University, and author of Toward Sustainable Communities: Solutions for Citizens and Their Governments *Agyeman presents the issues involved in the movement, specifically as to how they relate to other social justice movements more focused on race and class. In the process, he provides an important, essential and convincing challenge to modern sustainablity movements and their approach to questions of race and class. It is to his further credit that he presents this challenge in a manner likely to move efforts inside those movements toward a synthesis that encompasses the intent of the movements while expanding the breadth of their base. * Ron Jacobs, Counterpunch *Agyeman's engaging analysis brings the concept of 'just sustainabilities' to the centre of the stage, right where it deserves to be. In this essential book, he brings together the literature on sustainability, particularly environmental sustainability, with that of environmental justice, illuminating the discussion throughout with cases where communities are striving to achieve just sustainability on the ground. Agyeman makes very clear the importance of cultural diversity and paying attention to the needs of situated identities. * Yvonne Rydin, Chair of Planning, Environment and Public Policy, and Director of the Environment Institute, University College London *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Introducing just sustainabilities 2. 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