· 2013· Book chapter
Introducing Human Geographies
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The second edition of 'Introducing Human Geographies' offers a thoroughly revised and updated textbook for introductory human geography courses, now in full color with 16 new chapters and enhanced accessibility features.
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Key points
- The book is a revised and updated second edition of 'Introducing Human Geographies'.
- It includes 16 new chapters and features like full color, margin glossary definitions, and discussion points.
- Content is divided into three parts: principal ideas, main sub-fields (cultural, development, economic, environmental, historical, political, rural, social, urban geography), and thematic debates.
- It is designed as an essential textbook for first-year undergraduate geography students.
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Abstract
Introducing Human Geographies is a comprehensive, stimulating and innovative introduction to human geography. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to build upon the success of the acclaimed first edition. Now in full colour and with sixteen new chapters, discussion points and glossary definitions in the margin, it is even more accessible.Part one discusses the principal ideas through which human geographers understand and shape their subject.Part two examines each of the main sub-fields: ·cultural geography ·development geography·economic geography ·environmental geography·historical geography·political geography·rural geography ·social geography ·urban geography. Part three demonstrates how different thematic interests are combined in cutting-edge human geographical debates.Introducing Human Geographies continues to be the essential textbook for first year undergraduate geography students taking introductory courses in human geography.
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