The text product message is similar to what it has been in the past - Fellmann et al seeks to introduce users to the scope and excitement of human geography and its relevance to their daily lives. The authors pay special attention to gender issues and assume no previous experience on the part of the students. The eighth edition will feature significant advances in media technology offerings with the addition of a comprehensive "Digital Content Manager" and "OnLine Learning Center" authored by Jon Malinowski of the United States Military Academy.
1 Introduction: Some Background BasicsPart 1 Themes and Fundamentals of Human Geography2 Roots and Meaning of Culture3 Spatial Interaction and Spatial Behavior4 Population: World Patterns, Regional TrendsPart 2 Patterns of Diversity and Unity5 Language and Religion: Mosaics of Culture6 Ethnic Geography: Threads of Diversity7 Folk and Popular Culture: Diversity and UniformityPart 3 Dynamic Patterns of the Space Economy8 Livelihood and Economy: Primary Activities9 Livelihood and Economy: From Blue Collar to Gold Collar10 Patterns of Development and ChangePart 4 Landscapes of Functional Organization11 Urban Systems and Urban Structures12 The Political Ordering of SpacePart 5 Human Actions and Environmental Impacts13 Human Impacts on Natural SystemsAppendix A Map ProjectionsAppendix B 2003 World Population DataAppendix C Anglo America Reference Map
