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- Publication Date
- 2024-02-21
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN
- 9781394208272
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1394208278
ISBN-13
9781394208272
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6061625393
Product Key Features
Book Title
Human Geography for Dummies
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Civilization, Human Geography, Ecology, Anthropology / Physical
Publication Year
2024
Genre
Nature, Social Science, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
18.4 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
304.2
Table Of Content
Introduction 1 Part 1: Introduction to Human Geography 7 Chapter 1: Welcome to Human Geography 9 Chapter 2: The History of Human Geography 19 Chapter 3: The Five Themes of Geography 33 Chapter 4: The Philosophies of Geography 43 Part 2: The Geography of Human Habitation 55 Chapter 5: Where Are the People? 57 Chapter 6: Where the People Aren't 75 Chapter 7: Where the People Are Going 93 Chapter 8: Why the People Are Going 113 Chapter 9: Where the People Are Concentrated 131 Chapter 10: Where People Live 153 Part 3: The Spatial Organization of Human Systems 169 Chapter 11: How a People Become a Culture 171 Chapter 12: How a Culture Spreads 189 Chapter 13: Establishing a State 209 Chapter 14: What a State Faces from Within 227 Chapter 15: Withstanding Outside Forces on a State 247 Part 4: The Spatial Organization of Human Economic Systems 263 Chapter 16: The People Need Food 265 Chapter 17: The People Need More Food 287 Chapter 18: The People Need Economic Opportunities 303 Chapter 19: The People Need Goods and Services 323 Chapter 20: The People Need a Healthy Environment 341 Part 5: The Part of Tens 361 Chapter 21: Ten Human Geography Careers 363 Chapter 22: Ten Places to Visit to See Human Geography in Action 369 Index 375
Synopsis
Human geography is the study of how people move around-within communities, across cultures, and around the world. If you're taking a human geography class or looking for a better understanding of our world, Human Geography For Dummies has got you covered. This plain-English guide tracks concepts covered in an introductory course, such as migration patterns, agriculture, political borders, and environmental issues. Clearer than a textbook and more interesting than an online article, this is the human geography resource you need. Inside… Demography and population, Immigration and refugees, City types and urban growth, Global climate change issues, Cultural diffusion processes, Origins of modern agriculture, Industrial and tech revolutions, Political organization of space, Your map to understanding human geography Human Geography For Dummies introduces you to the ideas and perspectives encompassed by the field of human geography, and makes a great supplement to human geography courses in high school or college. So what is human geography? It's not about drawing maps all over your body (although you're welcome to do that if you want--no judgment). Human geography explores the relationship between humans and their natural environment, tracking the broad social patterns that shape human societies. Inside, you'll learn about immigration, urbanization, globalization, empire and political expansion, and economic systems, to name a few. This learner-friendly Dummies guide explains all the key concepts clearly and succinctly. Find out how location and geography impact population, culture, economics, and politics Learn about contemporary issues in human migration, health, and global peace and stability Get a clear understanding of all the key concepts covered in your introductory human geography class Understand how society got to where it is, and get a glimpse into potential changes in the future Human Geography For Dummies is perfect for students who need additional study materials or simplified explanations. It's also a fun read for anyone curious about the comings and goings of people on this planet of ours.
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GF47.T7 2024
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