The Handy Geography Answer Book - Couverture souple

Tucci, Paul A.

 
9781578595761: The Handy Geography Answer Book
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1578595762 ISBN 13 : 9781578595761
Editeur : Visible Ink Press, 2016

Synopsis

The world, its people, its countries, its history, the maps, and more!

Geography is more than just maps and finding your destination. It is about the land, the people on that land, the delicate balance of nature, and our very interdependence upon it, despite the miracles of technology and grocery stores. It's about the effects of nature on places and people, as well as how politics, borders, cities, and towns affect our lives. The Handy Geography Answer Book traces the history of geography from Eratosthenes and Alexander von Humboldt to latitude and longitude, folding maps, and the latest advances in the Global Positioning System (GPS). It provides insights into economic, social, historic, culture, religious, political, and climate geography, plus oceanography, demographics, and more.

Completely revised and updated, The Handy Geography Answer Book tours the world, its natural features, and the ever-changing mark humans make on our planet. It answers 1,200 questions on today's world, from the trivia (longest, hottest, tallest) to how geography has influenced history, religion, architecture, and the location of cities. You'll learn answers to such questions as . . .

  • Why is every two-dimensional map distorted?
  • What new epoch has recently been proposed by Nobel Prize winner Paul Crutzen?
  • Who first had the idea that there is a magnetic North Pole?
  • What is interesting about Google's "Streetview"?
  • How does GPS work?
  • When will we run out of oil?
  • How many people are projected to live on the planet in 2050?
  • What are the largest metropolitan areas in the United States?
  • How many miles of paved road are there in the United States?
  • Which state has the highest annual divorce rate?
  • What are the largest and smallest counties in the United States?
  • What's the difference between England, Great Britain, and the United Kingdom?
  • How is China changing our map of the world?
  • What is ISIS/ISIL?
  • Of all 54 countries in Africa, which ones were never colonized?
  • Who owns Antarctica?

    Numerous maps, photos, and illustrations bring the text to life. With an appendix detailing the history, people, government, economy, climate, geography, and other statistics for each of the more than 250 countries of the world, this is the ideal resource for anyone interested in learning about our planet. The Handy Geography Answer Book also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.

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    À propos de l?auteur

    Paul A. Tucci is a researcher and author of The Handy Investing Answer Book, The Handy Personal Finance Answer Book, and numerous articles regarding the information industry. He has guest lectured at various universities, including Northwestern University, the University of Michigan, INSEAD, New York University. and Oakland University. He also serves on the board of several organizations and privately held companies. As a former Global Publishing executive, he has traveled and conducted business throughout the world and brings this experience and inspiration in writing this book.

    Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

    Éditeur
    Visible Ink Press
    Date d'édition
    2016
    Langue
    anglais
    ISBN 10 
    1578595762
    ISBN 13 
    9781578595761
    Reliure
    Broché
    Numéro d'édition
    3
    Nombre de pages
    450
    Coordonnées du fabricant
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