Description
Book SynopsisAn examination of themes in both the contemporary and historical geography of New Jersey. It provides an analysis of the state's physical geography, human ecology, early European settlement, cultural landscape, race and ethnicity, agriculture, transportation, industrial development and regions.
Trade ReviewWhile the second edition is similar to the first, only with more up-to-date statistics, improved maps and figures, and organization, the material covered is factually interesting. Following an introduction . . . there are several chapters on the physical geography. . . . These are followed by interesting chapters on managing physical environments, human ecology and early European settlements, including excellent sections on historical geography. . . . The number and informational content of the maps is far superior in the second edition. The book is of value for use in either a high school or university regional geography class. Stansfield must be commended for his writing style that holds the interest and for his knowledgeable selection of materials to be included. * Pennsylvania Geographer *
More than an ecological primer, this book provides essential social and economic information. Over one hundred figures and forty-five tables capture details to support the straightforward prose, and an annotated bibliography leads the reader on. * New Jersey Monthly *
This is an up-to-date, comprehensive and well-written text that will appeal to both the student and the general reader. I shall make it required reading for my course on the geography of the state. -- Peter O. Wacker * professor of geography, Rutgers University *
The book is chock full of nuggets of information on all aspects of New Jersey from the beginning of the colonial period to the mid-1990Æs. -- Harbans Singh * Montclair State University *
Table of ContentsLIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
1 Introduction
2 Physical Geography of New Jersey
3 Managing Physical Environments
4 Human Ecology in New Jersey
5 Early European Settlement
6 The Cultural Landscape
7 Population Characteristics
8 Race and Ethnicity
9 Transportation
10 Agriculture
11 Industrial Development
12 Recreation and Tourism
13 The City in the Garden
14 Region
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