Holman Bible Atlas: A Complete Guide to the Expansive Geography of Biblical History (Broadman & Holman Reference)
ISBN: 1558197095 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Thomas V. Brisco Publisher: Holman Reference Number of Pages: 298
The Holman Bible Atlas offers a visual feast through which the reader can explore the world of the Bible Utilizing 140 full color maps key to biblical events and 140 full color photographs illustrating the land sites and archaeology of the biblical world the Atlas draws the reader into the biblical story The Holman Bible Atlas begins with an introduction to the geography of the biblical world emphasizing the major physical features of the Ancient Near East with special attention given to the geographical regions of Palestine Information about daily life and the role of archaeology in recovering ancient cultures are discussed
Political Ecology: A Critical Introduction (Critical Introductions to Geography)
ISBN: 1405102667 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Paul Robbins Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Number of Pages: 264
This text presents a critical survey of the burgeoning field of political ecology an interdisciplinary area of research which connects politics and economy to problems of environmental control and ecological change Written to be accessible to students at all levels and from different disciplines it provides an entertaining and rigorous synthesis of the achievements and shortcomings of the field to date The book is divided into four sections: the history and emergence of political ecology over the last century; the conceptual and methodological challenges facing political ecologists; the major questions that political ecology has addressed and to varying degrees answered; and the major challenges that face the field now and for the future Throughout the author uses case examples to explore abstract theoretical issues in a down-to-earth way He also draws on real life details from his own experience in order to offer a personal glimpse into political ecology research
The Physical Geography of South America (Oxford Regional Environments)
ISBN: 0195313410 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): N/A Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Number of Pages: 368
The Physical Geography of South America the eighth volume in the Oxford Regional Environments series presents an enduring statement on the physical and biogeographic conditions of this remarkable continent and their relationships to human activity It fills a void in recent environmental literature by assembling a team of specialists from within and beyond South America in order to provide an integrated cross-disciplinary body of knowledge about this mostly tropical continent together with its high mountains and temperate southern cone The authors systematically cover the main components of the South American environment - tectonism climate glaciation natural landscape changes rivers vegetation animals and soils The book then presents more specific treatments of regions with special attributes from the tropical forests of the Amazon basin to the Atacama Desert and Patagonian steppe and from the Atlantic Caribbean and Pacific coasts to the high Andes Additionally the continents environments are given a human face by evaluating the roles played by people over time from pre-European and European colonial impacts to the effects of modern agriculture and urbanization and from interactions with El Nio events to prognoses for the future environments of the continent
ISBN: 0393004198 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): W. Gordon East Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co. Number of Pages: 224
A perennially useful survey of how physical environment affects historical events with many illustrative examples In studying the inescapable physical setting of history writes the author the geographer examines one of the strands from which history itself is woven To illuminate the vital relationship between history and geographical conditions W Gordon East draws examples from ancient times to the mid-twentieth century He demonstrates that when we look at the physical conditions under which an event occurs we find that "the particular characteristics of this setting serve not only to localise but also to influence part at least of the action" Topographical position climate distribution of water and minerals the placement of routes and towns and ease or difficulty of movement between districts and countries are among the factors which the historian must take into account Professor East's topics include the role of geography in international politics the contribution of the geographer to the study of ancient civilizations and the use of old maps as historical documents
New Geographies, 0 (Graduate School of Design New Geographies)
ISBN: 1934510130 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): N/A Publisher: Harvard Graduate School of Design Number of Pages: 152
New Geographies journal aims to examine the emergence of the geographic a new but for the most part latent paradigm in design todayto articulate it and to bring it to bear effectively on the social role of design Although much of the analysis of this context in architecture landscape and urbanism derives from social anthropology human geography and economics the journal aims to extend these arguments to the impact of global changes on the spatial dimension whether in terms of the emergence of global spatial networks global cities or nomadic practices and how these inform design practices today Through essays and design projects the journal aims to identify the relationship between the very small and the very large and intends to open up discussions on the expanded role of the designer with an emphasis on disciplinary reframings repositionings and attitudes
A Child's Introduction to the World: Geography, Cultures, and People - From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall of China
ISBN: 1579128327 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Heather Alexander Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Number of Pages: 96
This latest volume in Black Dog's bestselling award-winning series for kids explores the countries terrains and cultures of our fascinating planet
Readers ages 9 to 12 will travel around the globe from Greenland to Tasmania learning the locations and characteristics of continents countries and states and provinces in this lively introduction to our world Starting with the basicshemispheres latitude and longitude continental drift map notation landforms population density and morethe book gives kids a solid foundation to begin exploring world geography Each section profiles a different continent including climates and biomes (tundra grasslands etc) mountain ranges and bodies of water people and cultures governments and industries wildlife and much more And sidebars throughout offer biographies of explorers fun facts and projects kids can do with parents or on their own The book also includes a pop-up paper globe and reusable stickers
With 150 charming original watercolor illustrations A Child's Introduction to the World is an entertaining and comprehensive overview of our fascinating planet
Regional Geography of the United States and Canada (4th Edition)
ISBN: 0131014730 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 4 Author(s): Tom L. McKnight Publisher: Prentice Hall Number of Pages: 514
The well-known author of this best-selling book focuses on landscape appreciation of the regional geography of the United States and Canada He emphasizes the description and interpretation of North American landscapes including their development Issues such as ecosystems urban changes agriculture and inland waterways are all visited in depth Up-to-date maps and information make this book different from any other on the market; it covers such topics as: the North American continent; the physical environment; population; cities; regions; the Atlantic Northeast; French Canada; megalopoli; the Appalachians and Ozarks; the inland South; the Southeastern coast; the Heartland; the Great Plains and prairies; the Rocky Mountains; the intermontane West; the California region; the Hawaiian Islands; the North Pacific coast; the boreal forest; and the Arctic Not only an excellent desk reference for geographers and geologists this book can be an excellent addition to any home or school library
ISBN: 0471536202 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 3 Author(s): James O. Wheeler, Peter O. Muller, Grant Ian Thrall, Timothy J. Fik Publisher: Wiley Number of Pages: 424
Provides readers with a solid background in the theories of economic geography while examining contemporary issues Updated edition integrates new recent research on industrial geography using information published within the last ten years with an added global emphasis Features a new chapter on interdependent global economies and improved figures and graphics including updated tables throughout the text
Physical Geography: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides)
ISBN: 0471445665 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Michael Craghan Publisher: Wiley Number of Pages: 280
Learn physical geography at your own pace What is atmospheric pressure How does latitude indicate the type of climate a specific place will have Where are volcanic eruptions or strong earthquakes most likely to occur With Physical Geography: A Self-Teaching Guide youll discover the answers to these questions and many more about the basics of how our planet operates Veteran geography teacher Michael Craghan takes you on a guided tour of Earths surface explaining our planets systems and cycles and their complex interactions step by step From seasonal changes to coastal processes from effluvial basins to deep sea fissures Craghan puts the emphasis on comprehension of the topics He also includes more than 100 specially commissioned illustrations and 50 photographs to help clarify difficult concepts The clearly structured format of Physical Geography makes it fully accessible providing an easily understood comprehensive overview for everyone from the student to the amateur geographer to the hobbyist Like all Self-Teaching Guides Physical Geography allows you to build gradually on what you have learnedat your own pace Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skip ahead or focus on specific areas of concern Packed with useful up-to-date information this clear concise volume is a valuable learning tool and reference source for anyone who wants to improve his or her understanding of physical geography
ISBN: 0761965653 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1st Author(s): N/A Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd Number of Pages: 248
Doing Cultural Geography is an introduction to cultural geography that integrates theoretical discussion with applied examples The emphasis throughout is on doing Recognising that many undergraduates have difficulty with both theory and methods courses the text demystifies the theory informing cultural geography and encourages students to engage directly with theory in practice It emphasises what can be done with humanist Marxist poststructuralist feminist and postcolonial theory demonstrating that this is the best way to prompt students to engage with the otherwise daunting theoretical literature
