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Synopsis
Provides an introduction to the theory and practice of economic geography, considering local, regional, and global economic development over the long historical term and giving emphasis to the globalization of the world economy and its interactions with both developed and developing countries. Includes chapter summaries and section introductions. This third edition takes into account changes in the world economy since 1994, and contains new material on commodity chains, women, tourism, sustainable development, the global office, and the informational economy. Co-published by Wiley. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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...this book remains thoroughly useful. It presents a wealth of data and introduces a variety of approaches to economic geography.
Political Geography
There is much to admire in this book, not least the clear erudition and breadth of reading displayed by the authors and the fact that it is consistently well written. This is truly comprehensive book.
Transactions of the IBG
This book is to be welcomed particularly for its impressive historical perspective on current developments in the world economy.
Environment and Planning A
... a good, stimulating textbook.
Kevin R Cox, The Ohio State University, USA
About the Author
Paul Knox is University Distinguished Professor of Urban Affairs and Planning, and Senior Fellow for International Advancement at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA
John Agnew is Professor of Geography at the University of California, Los Angeles, USA Linda McCarthy is an Associate Professor of Geography and a member of the Urban Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA, and a certified planner.
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