Introduces students to the scope of human geography and its relevance to their daily lives. This title conveys the breadth of human geography and provides insight into the nature and intellectual challenges of the field of geography itself. It focuses on gender issues.
1 Introduction: Some Background Basics Part 1 Themes and Fundamentals
of Human Geography 2 Roots and Meaning of Culture 3 Spatial Interaction
and Spatial Behavior 4 Population: World Patterns, Regional Trends Part 2
Patterns of Diversity and Unity 5 Language and Religion: Mosaics of Culture
6 Ethnic Geography: Threads of Diversity 7 Folk and Popular Culture:
Diversity and Uniformity Part 3 Dynamic Patterns of the Space Economy 8
Livelihood and Economy: Primary Activities 9 Livelihood and Economy: From
Blue Collar to Gold Collar 10 Patterns of Development and Change Part 4
Landscapes of Functional Organization 11 Urban Systems and Urban Structures
12 The Political Ordering of Space Part 5 Human Actions and Environmental
Impacts 13 Human Impacts on Natural Systems Appendix A Map Projections
Appendix B 2006 World Population Data Appendix C Anglo America Reference Map
Jerry Fellmann is deceased.
Mark Bjelland is professor of geography at Calvin University
Arthur Getis is Distinguished Professor of Geography Emeritus at San Diego State University
Judy Getis is now deceased. Judy was a professor at San Diego State University, San Diego.
