An Introduction to Human Geography: issues for the 21st century - Softcover

Daniels, Prof Peter; Bradshaw, Prof Michael; Shaw, Dr Denis; Sidaway, Dr James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131217666 ISBN 13: 9780131217669

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2004

Synopsis

An Introduction to Human Geography presents comprehensive, cutting-edge coverage of human geography. Providing a rich overview of the major topics including population, resources, the economy, citizenship, culture and globalisation, each chapter is written by an expert in the field, offering a unique, engaging and relevant perspective to the subject.

Focussing on some of the key geographical challenges facing the world at the beginning of the 21st century, this new edition examines the forces that shape economies and societies.

With case studies, key topics and concepts highlighted throughout the text, further supported and extended through a companion website, this bookprovides a thorough introduction to the changing priorities and new directions in human geography.

About this title

From the Back Cover

An introduction to human geography provides a comprehensive overview of the major topics within human geography, including settlements, population, resources, the economy, consumption, citizenship, culture, society, the politics of place and globalisation. Coherent and substantial chapters ensure balanced treatment across the field of human geography.

Focussing on some of the key geographical challenges facing the world at the beginning of the twenty-first century, this stimulating text examines the forces that shape economies and societies on 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.

KEY FEATURES OF THE SECOND EDITION

• New chapters on

• Territory, space and society
• Social inequalities and spatial exclusions
• Environment and environmentalism

• An improved range of pedagogical features that help clarify, extend and apply understanding, including

• ‘Spotlight’ boxes that provide deeper analysis of a key topic or concept
• ‘Thematic’ case studies that illustrate a real-world theme or example
• ‘Regional’ case studies that explore topics in relation to a specific place or part of the world

• A new, innovative website supports the text at www.booksites.net/daniels

Go there to access practical study skills guidance, including material on

• Improving essay-writing
• Strategies for note-taking and revision
• Planning exam answers

 

An introduction to human geography is an essential textbook for undergraduate students taking courses in geography and related disciplines in the social sciences.

Peter Daniels and Denis Shaw are at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham. Mike Bradshaw is at the Department of Geography, University of Leicester.  James Sidaway is at the Department of Geography, National University of Singapore.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0131217666
• ISBN 13: 9780131217669
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 552