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Book SynopsisInternational in scope and written for Canadians - an authoritative and comprehensive introduction to Human GeographyThe tenth edition of this bestselling text offers a comprehensive introduction to the discipline''s essential concepts and methods. With a well-balanced mix of international and Canadian examples, the text examines the ways in which human behaviour transforms the earth''s surface in response to changing social, cultural, political, and environmental factors.
Trade ReviewFrom previous editions: "This is my favourite introductory human geography textbook... This text provides a solid foundation for intro human geography. It introduces the key vocabulary in an accessible way and draws in a variety of current research in a way that makes geography both interesting and approachable." -Patricia Fitzpatrick, University of Winnipeg "Most other texts are American-focused or Canadian adaptations of American texts. Of the global texts, Norton and Mercier is the best at providing a comprehensive treatement of human geography." -Brent Doberstein, Univeristy of Waterloo
Table of ContentsNote: All chapters include: - Chapter Introduction - Points to Consider - Conclusion - Summary - Questions for Critical Thought - List of Links to Other Chapters Tenth Edition: Special Features 1. What Is Human Geography? NEW Defining Human Geography Concepts: Space, Place, and Region Concepts: Interaction, Communication, and Movement Geographic Tools People and Places 2. Population and Health Geography Population Distribution Population Dynamics Fertility Mortality Natural Increase Government Policies The Composition of a Population History of Population Growth Explaining Population Growth Migration Health Geographies 3. Uneven Development and Global Inequalities Identifying Global Inequalities Explaining Global Inequalities Interpreting the Significance of Global Inequalities Feeding the World Refugees Natural Disasters and Diseases Prospects for Economic Growth Striving for Equality, Fairness, and Social Justice 4. Geographies of Culture and Landscape A World Divided by Culture? Formal Cultural Regions Vernacular Cultural Regions The Making of Cultural Landscapes Cultural Variables: Language and Religion Language Religion 5. Geographies of Identity and Difference The Cultural Turn The Myth of Race Ethnicity Gender Sexuality Identities and Landscape Geographies of Well-Being Folk Culture and Popular Culture Tourism 6. Political Geography State Creation Geopolitics (and Geopolitik) Unstable States Groupings of States The Role of the State Elections: Geography Matters The Geography of Peace and War Our Geopolitical Future? 7. An Urban World An Urbanizing World The Origins and Growth of Cities The Location of Cities Urban Systems and Hierarchies Global Cities 8. Urban Form and the Social Geography of the City Explaining Urban Form Housing and Neighbourhoods Suburbs and Sprawl Inequality and Poverty Cities as Centres of Production and Consumption Transportation and Communication Planning the City Cities of the Less Developed World 9. Geographies of Food and Agriculture The Geography of Food Production Distance, Land Value, and Land Use Domesticating Plants and Animals The Evolution of World Agricultural Landscapes World Agriculture Today: Types and Regions Global Agricultural Restructuring Food Production, Food Consumption, and Identity 10. Geographies of Energy, Industry, and Services Economic Activity The Industrial Location Problem The Industrial Revolution Fossil Fuel Sources of Energy World Industrial Geography Globalization and Industrial Geographies Uneven Development in More Developed Countries 11. Geographies of Globalization Introducing Globalization Geography as a Discipline in Distance Overcoming Distance: Transportation Overcoming Distance: Trade Overcoming Distance: Transnational Corporations (TNCs) Overcoming Distance: Transmitting Information Interpreting, Conceptualizing, and Measuring Globalization The Global Economic System Cultural Globalization Political Globalization Globalization: Good or Bad? 12. Humans and the Environment A Global Perspective Environmental Concern Human Impacts on Vegetation Human Impacts on Animals Human Impacts on Land, Soil, Air, and Water Earth's Vital Signs Sustainability and Sustainable Development Glossary References Index
