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World Regional Geography: Issues for Today - Hardcover

Jackson, Richard H.; Hudman, Lloyd E.

 
9780471506331: World Regional Geography: Issues for Today

Synopsis

The Third Edition of this well–received geography text maintains the approach of previous editions, describing how and why geographic factors create broad global contrasts. There are more maps, vignettes, and case studies plus increased coverage of Africa, Latin America and Asia. Each chapter contains an overview covering all new concepts. Key terms are defined as they appear and all statistics have been updated into the mid–1980s.

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Synopsis

This volume provides an overview of the world, emphasizing the uniqueness of each place as a result of variations in physical location, economic conditions and human population. It also employs an issues-case study approach to emphasize the rich-poor dichotomy and global contrasts in lifestyle.

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