Human Geography: Places and Regions in Global Context, Global Edition, 7th edition

Published by Pearson (6 April 2016) © 2017

  • Paul L. Knox Virginia Tech
  • Sallie A. Marston University of Arizona
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For courses in Human Geography.

Described as “fresh, innovative, and intelligent,”Human Geography: Places and Regions in Global Contextis acclaimed for its global approach, conceptual rigor, engaging real-world applications, and outstanding visual program. Knox and Marston foster awareness of current issues and developing trends from a geographic perspective, and provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of human geography. 

The authors integrate compelling local, regional, and global viewpoints to give meaning to people and places. By providing access to the latest ideas, concepts, and theories, the text deepens students’ understanding of the interdependence of places and regions in a globalising world. The 7th Edition extends Knox/Marston’s modern approach, integrating new technology as well as new visual and thematic features relevant to human geography today.

Table of contents

  1. 1. Geography Matters
  2. 2. The Changing Global Context
  3. 3. Geographies of Population and Migration
  4. 4. People and Nature
  5. 5. Cultural Geographies
  6. 6. Language, Communication, and Belief
  7. 7. Interpreting Places and Landscapes
  8. 8. Geographies of Economic Development
  9. 9. Geographies of Food and Agriculture
  10. 10. Political Geographies
  11. 11. Urbanization and the Global Urban System
  12. 12. City Spaces: Urban Structure

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