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The fourth edition of this classic in the discipline presents readers with a broad introduction to the field in all of its diversity. The book promotes synthesis, both by stressing the different themes and traditions within the field of geography, and by stressing the synthesizing role of geography as a whole in relation to other fields.Covers the synthesizing role of geography; physical and human geography; globalization; population geography; medical geography. Emphasizes the relationships between humans and the environment, their spatial consequences, and the resulting regional structures that have emerged on Earth's surface. Includes International division of labor; The electronic revolution and its geographic impact; New directions in geography, including plural traditions, gender, and social theory; New coverage of environmental hazards, including the greenhouse effect, ozone layer, and accelerated deforestation; and Added and updated material on remote sensing, GIS, GPS, and the role of microcomputers in geography.Appropriate as an Introduction to Geography, World Regional Geography, and Human Geography. ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Travel / Essays ... Read more

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A world view from renowned authors

Glencoe World Geography offers a fascinating view of the world enlivened by a meticulous presentation that focuses on the development of geographic literacy. Every region is studied in three parts: physical geography, cultural geography, and current events. ... Read more

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Who killed the dead sea?...Where was the garden of Eden?...What's so bad about the badlands?

The author of the critically acclaimed national bestseller Don't Know Much About History now takes us on a fascinating, breathtaking and hilarious grand tour of the planet Earth -- opening our eyes and imaginations to a wide, wild, and wonderful world we never knew.Amazon.com Review
You might think you need to look at a map to learn "everythingyou need to know" about geography, but Kenneth C. Davis provesotherwise. In this hugely entertaining and informative program, Davistakes a different approach to learning about the world by pointing outits relevance--and importance--in every sphere of humanlife. Geography, Davis explains, has been sadly misunderstood, whichaccounts for the fact that Americans consistently score lowest amongpeoples of industrialized nations when it comes to "knowing where weare." He sets out to show listeners how this "mother lode of sciences,the hub of a circle from which all the other studies radiate" informsdisciplines ranging from meteorology, climatology, and oceanography toeconomics, ecology, and political science. Rather than looking atgeography as a parade of facts about where things are located, heencourages an approach that considers human and natural history in itslarger context--and the universe as a large canvas upon which thefascinating story of life is drawn. Using his familiar question-and-answer method, Davis offers interesting anecdotes to explain, forexample, who invented the compass; why wars are always fought overgeography; the differences between country, republic, nation, andstate; why the tallest mountain in the world is getting even taller;and much more. Succinct discussions coupled with Davis's livelywriting style makes this a perfect candidate for audiopresentation. Indeed, listening to this program without the aid ofvisuals underscores the sense conveyed that geography is as much abouthow we think about the world as where things are in physicalspace--that it is about the "tender connections that keep the earthalive." (Running time: three hours, two cassettes) --UmaKukathas ... Read more

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Quick lesson with wit and humor.
Don't Know Much About Geography is a quick lesson about all things geography.As Davis points out "Geography is History", and therfore a majority of the book also deals with the history of the world and exploration and understanding of it.

The book jumps from topic to topic with interesting stories and aneqdotes and answers commonly asked geography questions.This is a fabulous book for teachers who want a quick overview of geography and world history and then will be able to answer the most frequently asked questions in the classroom.Some topics can be a little dry, but others are wildly entertaining. My favorite being the discussion of the Amazon women. (From the Caspian Sea, not South America which were named for the former.)

"To the Greeks, the Amazons were a race of brave female warriors who cut off one of their breasts in order to be able to carry their shields or to draw their bows with greater ease; their name derives from the Greek word for breastless. The Amazons supposedly fought on the side of Troy in the Trojan War. Amazonia was an empire of women who did not tolerate the presence of men. Their only contact with the opposite sex was at an annual festival designed to ensure the reproduction of their race. Once in Amazonia, the males were dispassionately used and then transformed into eunuchs and kept as slaves or expediently disposed of. Only the female children were kept by the Amazons; the boys were sent away."

Kenneth C. Davis has a collection of "Don't Know Much About..." books. Everything from History, to the Bible, planet earth, kings and queens of Europe, mythology, the 50 States, the Civil War, etc.They are a great read to brush up on your knowledge quickly all while being entertained with wit and humor.

Interesting but too many errors
At least one of his dates are off by 401 years. The suicide at Masada took place in 70 A.D. not 471. Clearly this is one thing that you don't need to know because it didn't happen 30 years short of a time period we call medieval Europe. Does this guy even know what was really happening in Jerusalem in 471?

Educational But Has Many Mistakes
Don't Know Much About Geography is a very interesting and easy to listen to audiobook.The problem with the book, which is well-known, is that is contains many factual errors.That's why it's hard to recommend this book.

But I enjoyed listening to it and learned more than I expected.Many basic subjects of geography are covered, and I never tire of this subject.Geography affords the opportunity to include a lot of excellent trivia, and this book does not disappoint in that regard.I won't spoil anything by telling these trivia facts.

I think this is a worthy book to listen to providing that you can tolerate the errors, and it would be embarrassing to take the errors as fact and then represent them as such to others.

Rambling and encyclopedic
The basis of this book is an outline of general geographic terms.Each discussion is usually introduced with a some playful question that is then properly explained.After providing a brief answer, the author then tends to go off in some direction, adding facts and opinion related to that subject.Sometimes this discussion is merely an encyclopedia-like enumeration of geographic features.At other times, he goes rambling off in tangentially related discussion (such as a long war discussion.)Nearly all discussions are filled with wit and opinion.Some of these discussion were quite enjoyable, while others are a mere waste of paper.The book is more than a decade old, so some discussion (especially is diversions into current events and politics) seem quite dated.

While there is a very lose narrative, each section is fairly independent, making it easy to read any given section.However, some of these independent sections seem to be a little too rambling to be used as a 'bathroom' book.

The book is certainly more enjoyable than a geography textbook, however it will take a lot longer to get through than a simple encylcopedia article.

"Don't Know Much About.." Series is Excellent!
I've read all of the books in the "Don't Know Much About.." series. If you're interested in getting a rather thorough overview without becoming an expert, these books are for you. They are so easy to read, that I couldn't but them down. ... Read more

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With more than 6,400 entries on all aspects of human and physical geography, the latest edition of the classic Dictionary of Geography provides up-to-date coverage of a field as wide as the world itself. It ranges across cartography, surveying, meteorology, climatology, ecology, population, industry, and development, and comprehensively treats fast-changing topics such as plate tectonics, remote sensing, geographic information systems, and aerial differentiation. Readers will find entries on economic geography, recent developments in geopolitics, and the geography of finance as well as entries related to globalization and the anti-globalization movement, landscape restoration, the digital divide, and issues of governance. Feature panels offer in-depth information on such key areas as the history of geography, demographic transition, and central place theory. The Factfinder appendix, which provides key economic and population statistics for nearly forty countries, has been brought fully up to date. This edition also recommends web links, accessible on the Dictionary of Geography companion website. ... Read more

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I like it!
A very good dictionary of Geography.Compact, but still quite complete.Would recommend it to any student of the genre.Comptetively priced.

Good source but too British
A cheap book which lets one use the right terms or cover more topics and look into the geography. It is a paperback and could really help with a school project or a review in the summer. The examples though are fromBritain. ... Read more

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Geography Answer Book - Informative, Interesting & Different!
My son, a Geography & History lover, really enjoys this book. He and his dad read from it almost every night. It takes a different angle than most geography books and the twists make it all the more interesting. Rather than a straightforward, just-the-facts approach, this book adds some background and quirky fun to the facts.

slowly but surely
I hope it was just in my case. I waited about 4 weeks, and finally got the book

Good book but should be printed in smaller format
I love the extensive and very interesting geographical content of the book;
however, like so many modern books it suffers from "font inflation" resulting
in more pages than necessary.

If it were printed in a trade paperback format it would be more portable
and easier to use.

I understand that the "Handy" series is all printed in the same format,
but people, go on a diet and save some trees!

The coolest way to learn about geography and our world!
Just got this book and I LOVE it! Where else can you find together in one book the answer to the question of how gerrymandering and a salamander are alike, AND whether Cuba was ever a part of the United States, AND how many countries there are named Congo ??This is a wonderful book to browse and enjoy, on all fronts. A great gift idea!

Worthwhile to browse for fun or profit
Understanding geography is key to many professions in today's world. Now in a fully updated and expanded second edition, "The Handy Geography Answer Book" offers answers to over one thousand commonly asked questions that lack immediately obvious answers. Which time zones do the north and south poles fall into? Why are so many countries so rife with constant conflict? How did geography help America declare its independence? A fascinating read even for those who don't need to work with geography, "The Handy Geography Answer Book" is worthwhile to browse for fun or profit.
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This shorter version of the highly successful Contemporary World Regional Geography, 3e gives readers a fresh new approach that combines fundamental geographical elements, internal regional diversity, and contemporary issues.This approach allows serious discussion of cultural and environmental issues, as well as political and economic issues.The main innovation in this completely rewritten text is in the ordering of the material covered.While other texts cut photos, illustrations, and boxed material from their WRG books, this essentials version is a completely rewritten text by the authors of Contemporary World Regional Geography, 3e.

Each of the nine regional chapters opens with a one- or two-page map of the region, short accounts of people or events to provide a personal flavor of the region, an outline of the chapter contents, and a short section placing the region in its wider global context.Each regional chapter is consistently organized by three sections.The first section summarizes the distinctive physical and human geographies of the region; the second section explores the internal diversity of the region at subregional, selected country, and local levels.The third section focuses on a selection of contemporary issues that are important to the people of each region and frequently have implications for the rest of the world.Each regional chapter follows the same framework, allowing students to easily make comparisons from one world region to the next.

Students are encouraged to consider what it means to be part of a global community and to develop their geographical understandings of world events.The authors have created a text that is readable, with a consistent structure within chapters, containing superior maps and illustrations, and finally – to offer a concise and more affordable text. ... Read more

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Geography text
Used this for a class in college, its a good book, very informative, was an easy resource and easy to go back and read on the subject.

Essentials is Essential
My daughter is currently taking a World Geography course at her college and this book was assigned as the textbook. I do have to say that she can't stop commenting about how much this book has everything one needs to know about the countries and more! I was glad that I bought the book and she is able to expand her knowledge about the world!

Essentials of World Regional Geography
This product is exactly how it was advertised and came in a very timely manner. ... Read more

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The ultimate illustrated reference book on both physical and human geography from the world's leading authority on the subject is packed with hundreds of photographs, drawings, charts, sidebars, maps, and more and furnishes key informationon such topics as the global economy, the spread of religio ... Read more

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Poor Shipping Container That resulted in Book Damage
Corners of "New Book" were frayed due to insufficient protection of the packaging material for shipping. The book was shipped in a paper thin plastic bag. If one pays between 300 and 400% more for the cost of the book, shipping materials should be of such quality that the book is protected in route. ... Read more

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In 1904 Sir Halford Mackinder published his seminal paper The Geographical Pivot of History demonstrating the central position of political geography in the study of geography as a whole; a century later and political geography is still at the heart of human geography.

Yet over time political geography has experienced many significant ups and downs, eventually recovering to a position of renewed pre-eminence as the last century drew to a close. This fascinating journey, charted by this equally fascinating book, forms a key part of the history of the evolution of spatial science. Beyond a narrative, the book provides an introduction to all the complex elements that constitute political geography today. Organized in three distinct sections, it covers:

• process and patterns
• ideology and geopolitical visions
• beyond the state.

Tackling key contemporary issues (such as politics and the local state), as well as more traditional topics (such as state formation and international relations), this thought-provoking book covers the range of theoretical approaches. Including many original maps and diagrams which skilfully illustrate key themes, this book is a concise, student-friendly, pedagogically rich introduction for students of geography, political science and world affairs.

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A Companion to Economic Geography presents students of human geography with an essential collection of original essays providing a key to understanding this important subdiscipline. The contributions are written by prominent international scholars offering a wide-ranging overview of the field.

• Places economic geography in the wider context of geography.
  
• Contributions from leading international scholars in the field.
  
• Presents a comprehensive, up-to-date and accessible overview of all the major themes in the field.
  
• Explores key debates, controversies and questions using a variety of historical and theoretical vantage points.
  
• Charts the important work that has been done in recent years and looks forward to new developments in the global economy.

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As everything from immigration, airport security and road tolling become headline news, the need to understand mobility has never been more pertinent. Yet ‘mobility’ remains remarkably elusive in summary and definition. This introductory text makes ‘mobility’ tangible by explaining the key theories and writings that surround it. This book traces out the concept of mobility as a key idea within the discipline of geography as well as subject areas from the wider arts and social sciences.

The text takes an interdisciplinary approach to draw upon key writers and thinkers that have contributed to the topic. In analyzing these, it develops an understanding of mobility as a relationship through which the world is lived and understood. Mobility is organized around themed chapters discussing – Meanings, Politics, Practices and Mediations and the book identifies the evolution of mobility and its implications for theoretical debate. These include the way we think about travel and embodiment, to regarding issues such as power, feminism and post-colonialism. Important contemporary case-studies are showcased in boxes. Examples range from the mobility politics evident in the evacuation of the flooding of New Orleans, xenophobia in Southern Africa, motoring in India, to the new social relationships emerging from the mobile phone. The methodological quandaries mobility demands are addressed through highlighted boxes discussing both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Arguing for a more relational notion of the term, the book understands mobility as a keystone to the examination of issues from migration, war and transportation; from communications and politics to disability rights and security. Key concept and case-study boxes, further readings, and central issue discussions allow students to grasp the central importance of ‘mobility’ to social, cultural, political, economic and everyday terrains. The text also assists scholars of Geography, Sociology, Cultural Studies, Planning, and Political Science to understand and engage with this evasive concept.

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Boston and London, Ginn ... Read more

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Contemporary World Regional Geography provides a current, balanced geographical study of world issues through analysis of ten world regions and the countries in each. It integrates the themes of "global connections" and "local voices" and utilizes a consistent structure within each chapter. Per reviewer requests, each chapter is now organized to begin with environmental issues of the region followed by historical geography, global and local issues and economic, political, cultural, and social issues.The greatest advantage of the new organization is that students will be able to easily compare one region with another to understand similarities and differences. ... Read more

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This market-leading book introduces college students to the breadth and spatial insights of the field of geography. The authors' approach allows the major research traditions of geography to dictate the principal themes. Chapter 1 introduces students to the four organizing traditions that have emerged through the long history of geographical thought and writing: earth science, culture-environment, location, and area analysis. Each of the four parts of this book centers on one of these geographic perspectives. ... Read more

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Introduction to Geography
My mother ordered this book for a class in Geography. She says so far it is pretty good. The first two chapter were a little boring, but over all very good. She got the two day shipping and it arrived the next day. I was very surprised. ... Read more

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This book outlines a system that subdivides the Earth into a hierarchy of increasingly finer-scale ecosystems that can serve as a consistent framework for ecological analysis and management. The system consists of a three-part, nested hierarchy of ecosystem units and associated mapping criteria. This new edition has been updated throughout with new text, figures, diagrams, photographs, and tables.

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Understanding Ecosystem Dynamics
Most people find pleasure in being part of the wildness of a natural environment. There is a diversity and complexity that fascinates and inspires awe. Yet, what makes up the uniqueness of a particular environment has been debated for a long time. Most often when looking at nature we try to see the parts as stable entities rather than the dynamics of whole system.

In this book, Dr. Bailey has taken a Geographers prospective of looking at the whole and then showing how the parts fit together. His solution of this world scale jigsaw puzzle has produced an unmatched insight into ecosystem structure and function. He explains how regional ecosystem boundaries are a function of climate properties that provide the energy to sustain life. At a different scale, other inputs from geology, soil, watershed, and physiography temper the mix of life forms that form an ecosystem.

Throughout this book the emphasis is on spatial relationships among the components that make up ecosystems. However these are not static systems because, at all scales, spatial units of ecosystems and their processes also interact to provide life sustaining natural services.

This is one science book that is easy to read because Dr. Bailey took a great deal of care to explain his reasoning using familiar terms. There is an excellent glossary to explain concepts contained in those words that are not so familiar. Numerous pictures and illustrations clearly present the many ecosystem concepts covered in this book. Finally, a map inside the back cover illustrates the Ecoregions of the Continents. ... Read more

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The popular Rookie Books expand their horizons - to all corners of the globe! With this series all about geography, emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the worldÂ…and right in their own backyards. ... Read more

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Don’t know much about geography?

This updated edition will bring readers up-to-date on new country names, capital cities, flags, ruling governments, changes to production and economics, and more. It also examines the basis for recent geographical, environmental, and political events shaping geography.

—Presents up-to-date statistics related to country size, population, and geopolitical makeup
—Emphasizes human geography for students needing assistance with the Advanced Placement Human Geography exam ... Read more

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Awesome!
The book came in a week and I love it!It was very helpful and exactly what I was looking for!:)

Great Book!
It is an excellent book who wants to know the basics of geography. The book has information that you will get what you didn't get it in school. Strongly recommended for anyone who wants to know the geography of the world.

Idiot's Guide To Geography Review
This book does what the schools will not, give information on Geography. It gives a more graphic idea and gives more information on geography than most other books of it's kind. ... Read more

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Pulling from an impressive team of ten authors, each chapter in this book has been authored by an expert in the region to provide the utmost accuracy and relevancy. World Regional Geography, 10/e explores the character of the world’s people, with a central theme of human development, for an issues-oriented overview of each region. An emphasis on subregions (places within regions) enables readers to explore specific locales. An economic development themeoffers a more conceptual treatment than the traditional coverage of this topic.
Basic Concepts and Ideas; The United States and Canada; Latin America and the Caribbean; Europe; Northern Eurasia; Central Asia and Afghanistan; The Middle East and North Africa; Africa South of the Sahara; South Asia; East Asia; Southeast Asia; Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
A useful reference for anyone who wants to learn more about the different regions of the world.

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Bored to Tears
I'm currently taking World Geography and we're using this book. Honestly, I read half of the first chapter, and I was almost bored to tears. It comes across as extremely wordy, and it takes a chapter for them to explain a concept that could sufficiently be said in a few sentences. However, I didn't read the whole book, so perhaps it gets better as you read along.

satisfactory
the book was in really good condition. the only thing was that the cover looks like it's been water-damaged. but other than that i'm pleased with the purchase.

Perfect Shape
I received this product very quickly.It was in perfect shape and condition, so what more could I ask for?

Great Geography book
I love this book and I take world regional geography and it is a great class to learn from. It is an awesome book. I have learned a lot from this book in my World Geography class and I now know more about the United States and Canada and other countries just by reading the first two chapters in this book.

OK
Book has alot of text for a geography book that is supposed to contain lots of pictures. ... Read more

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The Third Edition of this bestselling student favorite has again been revised and updated to provide an expert introduction to the principal methods and techniques needed to understand a statistics module. Features new to this edition include:

• further introductory material;
• updated exercises and illustrative examples;
• updated downloadable datasets

Statistical Methods is required reading for undergraduate modules in statistical analysis, statistical methods, and quantitative geography.