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Contemporary Human Geography, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (June 15, 2022) © 2023

  • James M. Rubenstein Miami University of Ohio

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In this eTextbook — More ways to learn

  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
  • More supportive. Get AI explanations and practice questions (select titles).
  • More interactive. Bring learning to life with audio, videos, and diagrams.
  • More memorable. Make concepts stick with highlights, search, notes, and flashcards.
  • More understandable. Translate text into 100+ languages with one tap.

Title overview

Contemporary Human Geography incorporates a bold, highly visual approach to guide you in exploring physical and cultural landscapes across the globe. The modular organization and vibrant presentations work together to focus and engage you. Rubenstein describes past and current events and issues to show their influence on contemporary human geography.

The 5th Edition presents the latest geographical science and statistics, including current data on recent events. This edition incorporates applied examples of human geography, guiding you to understand the world on local, regional and global scales.

Table of contents

  1. This is Geography
  2. Population & Health
  3. Migration
  4. Culture & Social Media
  5. Languages
  6. Religions
  7. Ethnicity & Race
  8. Political Geography
  9. Food & Agriculture
  10. Development
  11. Industry
  12. Services & Settlements
  13. Urban Patterns
  14. Resource Issues

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