Contemporary world regional geography : global connections, local voices /
Michael Bradshaw . . . [ et al ].
- 2nd edition
- Boston ; New York ; London : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, c2007.
- xx, 599 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Contents;
CHAPTER 1 GLOBALIZATION AND WORLD REGIONS Planet Earth: A World of variety, change, and closer links Geography in Today's world Geography of Regions Geography at work: Mapmakers and GIS Analysis Regions ad Globalization, etc.
CHAPTER 2 CONCEPTS IN WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY Regional Geography Basic Issues of people and land Issues of political freedom Point-counterpoint: HIV/AIDS, etc.
CHAPTER 3 EUROPE European Influences Diversity, Conflict, and Technological Innovation Natural Environment Global changes and local Responses Point-Counterpoint: The European Union, etc.
CHAPTER 4 RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES New Relationships Crossroads, Imperialism, and Cultural Diversity Natural Environment Global changes and local Responses Point-counterpoint: Russia : Still a world power?, etc.
CHAPTER 5 EAST ASIA East Asia Miracle Cultural and Political Influences Natural Environments Globalization and East Asia, etc.
CHAPTER 6 SOUTHEAST ASIA AND SOUTH PACIFIC A World of Influences Natural Environments Geography at work: The Indian Ocean Tsunami of December 2004 Globalization and Local Change Point-counterpoint: Singapore, etc.
CHAPTER 7 SOUTH ASIA Past and Present Diverse Cultures Natural Environment Point-counterpoint: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kashmir, and India Global and Local change, etc.
CHAPTER 8 NORTHERN AFRICA AND SOUTHWESTERN ASIA In the News Cultural and Political History within a Wider world Natural Environments Personal View: Oman Global Significance, etc.
CHAPTER 9 AFRICA SOUTH OF THE SAHARA A New Dawn? African Cultures Natural Environments and Resources Global and Local Changes Personal View: A Brighter Future in Ghana, etc.
CHAPTER 10 LATIN AMERICA Geographic Contracts Regional Cultures History Spanish Control Natural Environment Point-counterpoint: Tropical Forest and Deforestation, etc.
CHAPTER 11 NORTH AMERICA Territory and Human Settlement Regional Culture History Physical Geography and Human-Environment Interaction World Roles Point-counterpoint: North American Free Trade, etc.
CHAPTER 12 A WORLD OF GEOGRAPHY Eyes Opened Diverse Worlds and Geographies of Conflict Globalization and World World History A Case Study: Southern China Geography at work: AAG President in Iran: Reconciling Differences, etc.