World Regional Geography
Pulling from an impressive team of ten authors, each chapter in this book has been authored by an expert in the region to provide the utmost accuracy and relevancy. World Regional Geography, 10/e explores the character of the world’s people, with a central theme of human development, for an issues-oriented overview of each region. An emphasis on subregions (places within regions) enables readers to explore specific locales. An economic development themeoffers a more conceptual treatment than...
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Pulling from an impressive team of ten authors, each chapter in this book has been authored by an expert in the region to provide the utmost accuracy and relevancy. World Regional Geography, 10/e explores the character of the world’s people, with a central theme of human development, for an issues-oriented overview of each region. An emphasis on subregions (places within regions) enables readers to explore specific locales. An economic development themeoffers a more conceptual treatment than the traditional coverage of this topic.Basic Concepts and Ideas; The United States and Canada; Latin America and the Caribbean; Europe; Northern Eurasia; Central Asia and Afghanistan; The Middle East and North Africa; Africa South of the Sahara; South Asia; East Asia; Southeast Asia; Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.A useful reference for anyone who wants to learn more about the different regions of the world.
CHAPTER ONE Basic Concepts and Ideas Merrill L. Johnson, Douglas L. Johnson, Viola HaarmannWhat Is Geography and Should We Care?Geography and Development in an Era of Globalization Nature, Society, and DevelopmentCHAPTER TWO The United States and Canada Merrill L. JohnsonThe Physical and Human Contexts for Development The Geography of Economic Development Challenges in a Developed RealmCHAPTER THREE Latin America and the Caribbean David L. ClawsonPhysical Diversity and Cultural Heritage Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean: Lands of Contrast South America: Regions of Uneven DevelopmentCHAPTER FOUR Europe Bella Bychkova-JordanThe European Habitat Culture, Society, Economy Political GeographyCHAPTER FIVE Northern Eurasia Robert ArgenbrightPhysical Geography and Historical Context The Geography of Their Political EconomiesCHAPTER SIX Central Asia and Afghanistan William C. RoweCHAPTER SEVEN The Middle East and North Africa Douglas L. Johnson and Viola HaarmannPhysical and Cultural Environments The Mediterranean Crescent: Maximizing Limited Resources The Gulf States: Living on OilCHAPTER EIGHT Africa South of the Sahara Samuel Aryeetey-AttohLegacy of Continuity and Change West, Central, and East Africa: Diversity in Development Southern Africa: Development in TransitionCHAPTER NINE South Asia Christopher A. AirriessA Physical and Human Overview South Asia: India and Its NeighborsCHAPTER TEN East Asia Christopher A. AirriessJapan China and Its Pacific Rim NeighborsCHAPTER ELEVEN Southeast Asia Christopher A. AirriessCHAPTER TWELVE Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands Simon Batterbury
