Introduction to Geography - Couverture souple

Getis, Arthur; Getis, Judith; Fellmann, Jerome Donald

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 007252183X ISBN 13 : 9780072521832

Editeur : McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., 2003

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Introduction to Geography, 13th edition, by Getis and Getis 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. They also include information on current events, such as the earthquake in Haiti. 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.

Biographie de l'auteur

Arthur Getis is a professor at San Diego State University, San Diego.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 007252183X
• ISBN 13: 9780072521832
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 560
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible