An Introduction to Human Geography
5th edition

Par : Peter Daniels, James D. Sidaway, Michael J. Bradshaw, Denis Shaw, Tim Hall
  • Nombre de pages560
  • FormatGrand Format
  • PrésentationBroché
  • Poids1.02 kg
  • Dimensions19,6 cm × 26,5 cm × 2,2 cm
  • ISBN978-1-292-08295-0
  • EAN9781292082950
  • Date de parution01/05/2016
  • ÉditeurPearson

Résumé

The fifth edition of this widely used text provides a global overview of the major topics within human geography, including food security and population, geopolitics and territory. inequality and power, production, consumption, the global financial system, governance and now a new chapter on citizenship. Substantial and comprehensively updated chapters ensure balanced treatment across the range of contemporary human geography.
Focusing on key geographical challenges facing the world in the early twenty-first century, stimulating analysis provides a thorough examination of the diverse forces that shape economies and societies. Themes, issues and links are highlighted and emphasised to present a holistic view of what the editors describe as our '... interconnected, contradictory, complex, conflict-ridden and fantastically diverse planet'.
All chapters are written by specialists in the field and offer original, critical and engaging perspectives.
Peter Daniels and Denis Shaw are at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. University of Birmingham, Mike Bradshaw is at the Warwick Business School, Tim Hall is at the Department of Applied Social Studies, University of Winchester and James Sideway is at the Department of Geography, National University of Singapore.