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Providing a springboard to essential geographic concepts, this innovative new book explores current human geography in the bold visual style that distinguishes Dorling Kindersley (DK) publications.  Topics within each chapter are organized into self-contained two-page spreads. Together with the graphics, Rubenstein’s clear and efficient writing engages students, presenting complex information without sacrificing  high-quality geography. A modern integration of precise maps, carefully crafted prose, informational illustrations, and vivid photographs propels readers off the page and into a real-world visual and intellectual understanding of the principles outlined by the author.
Thinking Geographically; Population; Migration; Culture; Language; Religion; Ethnicity; Political Geography; Development; Agriculture; Industry; Settlements and Services; Urban Patterns; Resource Issues.
An interesting reference for anyone interested in learning more about human geography.

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Excellent Service
The book was exactly as described. It shipped super fast and pricing was very reasonable. Being a college student, I shop around for the best deals for my books and this was by far the best. I paid almost $50 less than what my school was offering to buy the book used.

Great Service
The service was as advertised as was the book itsel.Great condition and saved lots of money with this purchase.

Pretty amazing
I bought this book because it was required for my college Human Geography class.Each chapter has around 20 pages of condensed information separated into nine sections along with a chapter summery and a list of terms. There are a ton of pictures and graphs throughout the book as well, which is definitely helpful because it keeps your attention on the information. It's one of the best textbooks I've gotten this year as it displays the information in a clear and concise manner. ... Read more

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This now standard student reference has been totally revised and updated. It remains the definitive introduction to the history, philosophy, and methodology of human geography.

The book is organized into five sections:

• An historical overview of the discipline and an explanation of its organization; with more on the growth of spatial sciences, Geographical Information Systems, and ways of representing the world
• An examination of geography from Antiquity to the early modern period
• An analysis of paradigm shifts in geography, the philosophy of science, and the quantitative revolution;
• A critical discussion of positivism, empiricism, structuration theory, realism; as well as an introduction to core themes and concepts in current geographical thought including space, place, and post-modernism
• A review of global processes and local responses, from economic globalization to global environmental change

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A thoughtful and thorough look at Ge
This book starts each chapter with a nearly intangible discussion of the philosophical aspects of geography for the respective period, then gets into very good summaries of the period, its key players and concepts. Its also sprinkled with great examples of work that illustrates research at the various periods which help cement the concepts.

I expect this will be a useful reference for those time when I forget the difference between structuration theory and realism.

A model text
This book is now out in a third edition (SAGE Publications, 1999). It is a book about geography, but I review it as a model on how an author in one of the (social) sciences can analyze his discipline in a philosophical way.------ The book presents different philosophical positions such aspositivism, marxism, structuralism, realism and poststructuralism in aclear way and describes how such positions have influenced the developmentof geography. In my opinion such philosophical analysis of (social)sciences are rare, but extremely important. I whish I knew of similarqualified books in all other domains. Such books shows that sciences arebuilt on assumptions, that can be questioned and they help developingcritical thinking. ... Read more

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Carmela's review
I was very happy with the book.The condition was great! It was worth it! ... Read more

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This spiral-bound book is a complete set of lessons and worksheets for building basic location skills and knowledge of the continents and countries of the world. The book contains 200 reproducibles with activities, puzzles, games, and maps interspersed with instructor's pages with extra questions, diagrams, and other graphics. ... Read more

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Geography
This book was selected for a resource for my 6th grade class. It has great information for teaching or learning about the various components of geography. It has various types of maps of the seven continents. It helps with identifying geography like the continents, countries, states, capitals, and states. It also provides activity sheets on Map skills with scenarios,landforms, and etc.

Totally out-of-date
I was careless and didn't note the copyright of this book--1992--or the dates on the previous reviews. In 1992, the activities would have been fine; but when the book discusses the formation of the European Union as a work in progress or shows Yugoslavia as a country of Europe or describes the economies of countries with 17-year-old data, at least half the book is totally unusable.I do not understand why this book has not been updated because if it had, it would be a valuable addition to any geography classroom.

Excellent but needs updating.
I would highly recommend this book except that it is outdated.Found a few errors, but I loved it otherwise.Hope the author has an updated version.The activities make learning fun.

Great effort and fantastic help for Social Studies
The fact that teachers and students can copy the pages to do puzzles or color the maps is great since students get a hands on involvement with the text.

I want to suggest another book as a companion to this atlas.Myclasses have enjoyed a cute little book titled: Humpty Dumpty Sat on theGlobe by Fereydoun Kian.

Mr. Kian's book can go hand in hand with Dr.Silver's puzzles.Once children associate the map of the country they seein this Ready to Use World Geography and the images that Mr. Kian hasconjured up in Humpty Dumpty Sat on the Globe, they will remember all thefuns of puzzles and stories combined.

I have to also thank Ms.Ciavarella's lively and colorful illustrations.

Great effort and fantastic help for Social Studies
The fact that teachers and students can copy the pages to do puzzles or color the maps is great since students get a hands on involvement with the text.

I want to suggest another book as a companion to this atlas.Myclasses have enjoyed a cute little book titled: Humpty Dumpty Sat on theGlobe by Fereydoun Kian.

Mr. Kian's book can go hand in hand with Dr.Silver's puzzles.Once children associate the map of the country they seein this Ready to Use World Geography and the images that Mr. Kian hasconjured up in Humpty Dumpty Sat on the Globe, they will remember all thefuns of puzzles and stories combined.

I have to also thank Ms.Ciavarella's lively and colorful illustrations. ... Read more

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Designed with New York State high school students in mind.

CliffsTestPrep is the only hands-on workbook that lets you study, review, and answer practice Regents exam questions on the topics you're learning as you go. Concise answer explanations immediately follow each question--so everything you need is right there at your fingertips.

After going through the practice questions, you can use the workbook again as a refresher to prepare for the Regents exam by taking a full-length practice test. You'll get comfortable with the structure of the actual exam while also pinpointing areas where you need further review.

About the contents:

Inside this workbook, you'll find sequential, topic-specific test questions with fully explained answers for each of the following subjects:

• World History
• Geography
• Economics
• Civics, Citizenship, and Government

A full-length practice test at the end of the book is made up of questions culled from multiple past Regents exams. Use it to identify your weaknesses, and then go back to those sections for more study. It's that easy!

The only review-as-you-go workbook for the New York State Regents exam. ... Read more

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Beautifully written and thoroughly revised by one of the foremost geographers in the field, Introducing Physical Geography, Fourth Edition, builds upon the decades of success of Strahler geography texts while incorporating coverage of the new developments in the discipline. Includes all new multimedia and pedagogy to bring physical geography to a new audience.

The new fourth edition of Introducing Physical Geography, focuses on both content and pedagogy. The text also includes current examples of environmental phenomena, such as Hurricane Isabel and the recent earthquakes in Turkey. The readability of the text has been enhanced with new placements of boxed features and supplementary material. ... Read more

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Flex Format Edition
This paperback edition is just as good as the hardcover edition as far as I know. There's also a less-known edition called the flex format edition that's supposedly identical but fits in a 3-ring binder. The ISBN for that one is 978-0471752523 and they look to be even cheaper than this one ($40).

Ah, I found it: (WCS)Introducing Physical Geography 4th Edition Flex Format

just as described
hardly use the book but it has everything in it that i needed for my class.

Don't buy from Literate Muse
I have not recieved my book and I have sent several emails to the company and they will not respond back. They have already charged my account and I can not get any one to talk to me. I highly suggest you not purchase anything from the Literate Muse they will cheat you. I am digusted with this service!

Better than your average textbook
I bought this for an online class.I have taken other online classes and found the books hard to follow when studying on my own.This book, though,was not hard to follow.The diagrams in the book are the most valuable because they give a good visual image that makes the information easier to remember. I took this 4 hour course in 4 weeks and with a different book, I would have had trouble. ... Read more

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This is a comprehensive survey of the field of political geography, but it goes far beyond traditional topics. No other book of its kind covers topics such as: anomalous political units, special purpose districts, indigenous peoples, outlaws and merchants of death, Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, to name a few. It is tightly packed with facts, ideas, suggestions, anecdotes and illustrations. ... Read more

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Book was for Class
I bought this book for a class that I am taking. The book is very very dry. But besides that I have the book to pass the class.
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~History Nerd~

A great textbook
Very readable and enjoyable, even to a layman.The opening chapter with the history of political geography is a bit of a slog, but the rest is interesting and well-informed and a sly opinion has crept past the editor here and there.I really enjoyed this and found it quite interesting.I should note, though, that if you read a majornewspaper everyday and several political magazines, much of this is stuff you already know.This is certainly a survey textbook.

Take it from a student of Fahrer...
I attend Georgia College and State University and my Political Geography teacher just so happens to be Dr. Chuck Fahrer, author of this book.Take it from me, You have never met a man with such a passion for Geography!If other teachers use his work as an appriopriate learning tool they should get a lot out of it.Its very well put together and is extremely easy to comprehend.If Geography is your cup of tea, then you need to sit down with Dr. Fahrer's text and enlighten yourself!

Interesting book
It is quite interesting and covers a large number of areas. It expanded my knowledge. Also, buying it used is very inexpensive.

Political Geography
If you are looking for a solid text book in the field of Political Geography, Mr. Glassner book is the one for you.Easy to read and well organized, a novice will get a lot out of this book. I would also recommend this book for those in the fields of Political Science, Economics and History for it lays out the fundamentals, of a significant school of thought, in 18th and 19th C Europe early state-relations. But, if you already understand the basics of Political Geography and are looking to expand your understanding of the origin, its under lying philosophy or the actors who developed and played a substantial role in the development of this subject -- save your money. For the serious students of Political Geography there are a couple of chapters that may be of interest to you but, only a few and it's not worth the money.
But what I truly believe is the best part of the book is the reference section at the end of each chapter. There is a wealth of information in the reference section for the student of Political Geography, which can prove to be invaluable when doing research. ... Read more

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From its introduction by Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu to the epilogue by the Dalai Lama, Geography of Religion encourages new understanding of the world's great religions and of their evolution from ancient roots to vital roles in modern life. With a text as fascinating as it is authoritative; vivid photographs that evoke the reverence, rituals, and rewards of each spiritual tradition; and a rich variety of essays, sidebars, and maps, this magnificent book charts the many paths that guide us to God.

Chapters on each of the 5 major religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—explore the landscapes and cultures where they took hold and flourished. Eminent scholars share the faiths they live and study, revealing their sacred scriptures and rites. Every page offers new insights into religious history and doctrine, along with stunning images of believers at prayer, the holy places they cherish, and their houses of worship—from soaring cathedrals and magnificent mosques to humble shrines infused with a blessed simplicity.

Fittingly, each chapter closes with a photo-essay on pilgrims and their devotional journeys—a wonderful visual reminder that no matter which faith we may embrace, we are all fellow travelers in our search for the truth.

"The 200 photographs demonstrating the diversity of architecture, people, and terrain, are stunning in their beauty and simplicity." —Publishers Weekly ... Read more

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A Must Read
This book is a must read for anyone who hasn't had a formal introduction to the world's five largest religions. The book is loaded with concise and relevant information and beautiful photography. A basic understanding of these religions goes along way.

Beautiful
This book has absolutely beautiful pictures.We gave it as a gift to someone that is very knowledgable about different world religions and he enjoyed it.I was proud to have found such a nice, complete book, and I will be buying one for my own family.

A model for visual history of the faithful
This is a collection of visuals on a) the religions - east and west - and b) about religious experiences - past and present.

Herein, the two academic experts as editors, i.e., Hitchcock &Esposito, have added-value to the visual history with a foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter the Rev. Mpho Tutu and an epilogue by H.H. The Dalai Lama.

In the 416 pages, Geography of Religion is focused on five religions, viz., Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. "For each of 5 major religions, explore the landscapes, areas, and cultures where these faiths took hold and flourished. See them spread around the world, survive conflict, and translate into other enduring faiths based on their geographic location and cultures. Learn what it means to be a Hindu and bathe in the sacred Ganges; for a Buddhist to revere a statue of the Enlightened One; for a Muslim to trek to Mecca; for Christian martyrs to welcome death. Beautiful maps, photographs, and art illuminate the history of each religion."

This book is, then, useful resource for public libraries, as well specialized libraries, in the areas of art, architecture, etc. More specifically, high school students will find interesting content in this visual geography and its related discussions.

A gorgeous blend of history, culture, and religious insight
National Geographic's lovely Geography Of Religion: Where God Lives, Where Pilgrims Walk opens with a bang - an introduction by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter the Rev. Mpho Tutu - and continues to present astounding detail and revelations all the way to the Epilogue by His Holiness the Dalai Lama himself. Here are 200 illustrating ranging from photos and examples of sacred art from around the world to maps, discussions of great leaders and faiths of the five great religions, and a timeline of events following their spread around the world. A gorgeous blend of history, culture, and religious insight.
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This Study Guide supports the new syllabus for 2009 and includes all options. Written by two Senior IB examiners, it contains all the information required for the course, presented in a concise, accessible format. The book exactly matches the structure of the new course and includes material for both Standard and Higher level. The entirely new topic, globalization, global interactions is given extra emphasis. Questions and full mark schemes are provided along with advice on internal and external assessment. The Study Guide may be used by teachers or to support the students' learning outside the classroom. ... Read more

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This debut edition of Visualizing Physical Geography encompasses the science of physical geography from local to global scales, using a uniquely visual approach to take students on a journey from the top layers of the Earth’s atmosphere to the rocks underlying the ocean basins to the forests of the farthest continents. As students explore the critical topics of physical geography, their study of the climate, surface features, and habitats around the world uses basic concepts of ecology, geology, chemistry, environmental science, biology, and physics and many other disciplines. Visualizing Physical Geography reinforces these interacting components and, with its premier art program (in partnership with National Geographic), vividly illustrates the interconnectedness of physical processes that weave together to create our planet’s dynamic surface and atmosphere. 

Visualizing Geography relies heavily on the integration of National Geographic and other visuals with text to elucidate concepts for students and solidify their understanding of them. The goal is to help students understand the world around them and interpret what they see in a meaningful, accurate and exciting way. The content, design and layout of the text takes advantage of the full capacity in which students process information – visual as well as verbal.  

Visualizing Geography also helps students examine their own personal studying and learning styles with several new pedagogical aids -- encouraging students to apply what they are learning to their everyday lives. Visualizing Geography continues to offer ongoing study tips and psychological techniques for mastering the material.  Most importantly students are provided with numerous opportunities to immediately access their understanding.   ... Read more

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GreatBook with Awesome Pictures!
I purchased this book for my Geography class, and I have found it to be very informative.The National Geographic pictures are great and really help to "visualize" the information.The text is easy to read and understand.The visuals are helpful.I really like that it gives definitions of all of the vocab words off to the side of the text so I can easily understand it.Love the pictures!

Great Graphics, Nice Textbook
This book is a great addition to the list of Physical Geography textbooks.The images and figures are large, high quality, and really help make the material more understandable -- as was the intent!Over all, the text in the book is well written.Alan Stahler is no newcomer to textbook authoring.I have used some of his other Physical Geography texts in my classes before and found them to be just fine.For the most part, Physical Geography textbooks are all quite well written, and are very similar in content.In my experience they are almost interchangeable -- all very good, but none really outstanding, Strahler's other texts included.This book is different, and much better, because of the "visual" approach.I have one major complaint, though (which resulted in my 4-star rating): Strahler's treatment of climate zones.Why does he not follow the Koppen Climate Classification system?I treat climate zones and their associated biomes as the foundation of my class.The Koppen system is logical, understandable, and students can more easily understand how climates are classified by using temperature and precipitation variables.I like the Koppen system!Strahler disregards this system and imposes his own.Gone are the two- or three-letter disignations which, themselves, explain how each zone is classified and where (with respect to latitude) each is located. Strahler's classificaion by names only is not as useful, period.The collaboration with National Geographic, and their great images, is wonderful, and makes the textbook something great.The actual text is good, like every other physical geography textbook, but I find the Stahler approach to climate zones to be quite irritating. ... 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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How can you make a map out of clay? What is a compass rose? How do scientists track hurricanes? How has the world’s population changed? Now you can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about geography. In Geography for Every Kid you’ll learn about legends, scales, grip maps, topographic maps, latitude and longitude, and much more! You’ll create a map of your very own neighborhood park, make an enlarged picture using a grid, and even map a simulated ocean floor using just a string and a washer. Each of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an easy to understand explanation. Every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home. Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave: Astronomy for Every Kid Biology for Every Kid Chemistry for Every Kid Dinosaurs for Every Kid Earth Science for Every Kid Geometry for Every Kid The Human Body for Every Kid Math for Every Kid Physics for Every Kid ... Read more

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Follow the Ring of Fire from New Zealand to South America. Navigate the Blue Nile and walk the Great Wall of China. Meet the first person to reach the South Pole and witness the "Green Revolution" in India. Explore the people, landscapes, and languages of our fascinating planet and uncover the answers to all your questions about world geography . . .

How old is the earth?See page 8.

Can volcanoes form underwater?See page 14.

What are maquiladoras?See page 50.

Why are rain forests so important?See page 63.

Where and what are the Pillars of Hercules? See page 77.

Is the Red Sea really red?See page 88.

What languages are spoken in Africa?See page 112.

Do any plants or animals live in Antarctica?See page 133. ... Read more

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amazing world geography ; a book of answers for kids
My grandkids loved the book, they can read it one chapter at the time, great for car rides as they can ask each other questions from the book. I would recommendThe New York Public Library Amazing World Geography; A Book of Answers for kids/ ... Read more

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In today’s world, what happens in places depends more and more on what happens among places. Introduction to Geography: People, Places, and Environment, Fifth Edition demonstrates that fact—and shows that we can understand mapped patterns only if we recognize the movement that creates and continuously rearranges those patterns. The authors discuss what happens in one set of geographic processes and how that process affects others. For example, what happens in economic systems affects environmental conditions; what happens to climate affects political dynamics. This text will introduce you to the major tools, techniques, and methodological approaches of the discipline of geography. ... Read more

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Book was as stated, very smooth transaction, and an awesome price on book that blows college bookstore out of the water!.... thanx

I ternet hoax about this booko
According to an email being circulated in Brazil in Portuguese, this book is an American junior high school text claiming erroneously that the Amazon basin has been internationalized because the USA needs to preserve the Amazon from "primitive and violent" people (!). The email warns about American designs on Brazilian resources.Brazilian readers of this site should be aware that this email is a total fabrication and a complete hoax. This text is a legitimate textbook. It would not be used by geography teachers in the USA if it made such outlandish comments.

People should note the differences in English style between the excerpts from the real textbook (which we can preview here) and the faked excerpts accompanying the junk email. The real textbook has a good style, typical of an educated native speaker of English, while the "excerpts" attached to the email are full of the kind of grammatical mistakes foreign learners of English often make.

Quick service!
I ordered this book for school and expected to get the book within a few weeks.I received the book less than a week later!The book was in the same condition that was listed.I would recommend this seller to anyone needing textbooks at a good price.

Excellent
This book is clean and intact, barely looked used...was delivred faster than the expected time...

Intro to Geography: People, Places, and Environment (4th Edition)
I used this product for my World Geography course in college.A decent text book and a lot cheaper than what the college store was asking for.A few typos and a few wrong facts but other than that a pretty good text book. ... Read more

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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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Trusted for its timeliness and ample learning aids, this best-seller introduces geography as a social science by emphasizing the relevance of geographic concepts to human problems. Another main focus of the book is the relationship between globalization and cultural diversity, which is woven throughout the narrative. Rubenstein addresses these themes with a clear organization and presentation that you'll find both readable and engaging. ... Read more

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Systematically examining politics from around the world, Countries and Concepts presents ten accessible and in-depth studies of Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Japan, China, India, Mexico, Nigeria, and Iran.

This text looks at similarities and differences in five key areas of each country to facilitate comparative analysis, defining important concepts and integrating examples from current events throughout. Highly readable and thought-provoking, Countries and Concepts introduces students to the politics and governments of the world and bolsters their civic education by considering the historical, political, economic, geographical, and moral aspects of democracy.

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Countries and Concepts: Politics, Geography, Culture
Hi.When I recieved the book, it was in great shape.I recieved it in a very timely manner, even before I was told it would be to me.Thanks for being prompt.I ordered the book to late for when my class was starting, though when I recieved it I was only into the 2nd day of class.It made doing my assignments alot easier.I like ordering my textbooks from amazon, they are great quality and a fraction of the price of my college bookstore.I will continue to purchase books through amazon as long as they have the books I need.I applaud you for a job well done.Paula Sachse

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I can't believe I had to pay over $100 for this text!
This is the only textbook I have ever come to hate.Reading this author for the required reading text assignments every day nearly drove me batty.He makes sweeping generalities and the text is riddled with absolutes.Did you know that ALL Russians need to steal and cheat to get by?Apparently even the babies do it!Cultures without a xtian/catholic-based religion are called irreligious with vaccuums of belief that only money fills, and yet at the same time "Modern capitalism has a moral base" that is built on people within it trusting each other.Every country has a section or two about the role of christian/catholic-like religion in it even when the text admits that the country really doesn't support or have many that believe in that way--many times it is to point out how that country is given to executing people who try to spread the western religions to them.At the same time, there is no mention in historically christianish/catholic-based countries that have done the same thing, but to other religions.The book totally ignores spirituality, which can be rather different from religion, give something to believe in, and is more than just philosophy.This text about drove me bonkers and I am very disappointed in my school for choosing it.The bias and absolutes (everyone, no one, all, none, always, never, etc) were pretty obvious to me, but I have to admit that part of it is also how subtle they are.They are woven naturally throughout a text that is otherwise intelligent and informative.This makes it all the more disappointing a text to pick.When you are writing a text on other cultures, you just cannot look at them solely through your own lens and be fair about it.Promoting a text like this encourages students to continue the bias, rather than truly attempt to understand the other culture from their own eyes and experiences.

I would suggest editing out ALL absolutes for future editions and sticking the author's opinion, no matter how supported it seems to be into clearly labeled opinion boxes.Comparisons are a nifty way to learn, but not if, in comparing, you give more weight to your own cultural biases.

Note:I have the 10th edition of this text, I can only hope he at least edited out ALL of his absolutes in the 11th.

All hail the morally-based capitalist system, down with the morally bankrupt peoples who only have money to believe in...and don't forget to pick up your very own Bible on the way out!(sarcasm)

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This shipment was fast. I didn't expect the book so soon. But overall fast delivery. ... 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.

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Our proven Spectrum Geography grade 3 workbook features 128pages, focusing on five geographic themes including location, place,human/environmental interaction, movement, and regions.Recentlyupdated to current national standards, including updated scope andsequence, along with updated events and maps.This workbook forchildren ages 8 to 9 strengthens geography knowledge and map-readingskills.

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Good information, but boring format
Spectrum's Geography contains good information re: maps, but I was hoping for more about the U.S. and the world.I'm not sure how much map-reading skills a third-grader needs to know.

Spectrum Geography
It came quickly and was exactly what I ordered.The workbooks are a wonderful tool to aid our child. ... Read more