WorldMinds: Geographical Perspectives on 100 Problems (eBook, PDF)

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Association of American Geographers 1904-2004
Redaktion: Janelle, Donald G.; Hansen, Kathy; Warf, Barney

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

WorldMinds provides broad exposure to a geography that is engaged with discovery, interpretation, and problem solving. Its 100 succinct chapters demonstrate the theories, methods, and data used by geographers, and address the challenges posed by issues such as globalization, regional and ethnic conflict, environmental hazards, terrorism, poverty, and sustainable development. Through its theoretical and practical applications, we are reminded that the study of Geography informs policy making.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer Netherlands
• Seitenzahl: 638
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Mai 2004
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781402023521
• Artikelnr.: 44052340

Inhaltsangabe

I Mixing Geography with Politics.- II Addressing Human Needs: Health and Education.- III Enhancing Life in Cities.- IV Integrating Local and Global Economies.- V Maintaining Healthy Ecosystems.- VI Balancing Environment with Economy.- VII Unmasking Dangerous Environments.- VIII Activating Physical Geography.- IX Mobilizing Geographic Technologies.- X (Re)Assessing Culture and Identity.