Human Geography
by Mark Bjelland, Daniel R. Montello, Arthur Getis
13th Edition
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781260220643 |
| eText ISBN | 9781260430509 |
| Publisher | McGraw-Hill Higher Education |
| Publishing Year | 2020 |
| Edition | 13th Edition |
| Language | English |
Human Geography, 13th Edition, is an introductory textbook designed to convey the breadth and excitement of geography. The text highlights how geographical perspectives apply to everyday life and informed citizenship while retaining the organizational framework of earlier editions.
The volume explores foundational spatial processes alongside patterns of cultural diversity, including language, religion, and ethnic geography. It also examines economic activity, the functional layout of urban and political systems, and the ways human societies interact with their physical environments.
Prepared for students who may be taking their first or only course in the discipline, the textbook provides an accessible survey of global demographic trends and human impacts on natural systems.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction: Some Background Basics
Part 1: Themes and Fundamentals of Human Geography
Chapter 2: Roots and Meaning of Culture
Chapter 3: Spatial Interaction and Spatial Behavior
Chapter 4: Population: World Patterns, Regional Trends
Part 2: Patterns of Diversity and Unity
Chapter 5: Language and Religion: Mosaics of Culture
Chapter 6: Ethnic Geography: Threads of Diversity
Chapter 7: Cultural Identities and Cultural Landscapes: Diversity and Uniformity
Part 3: Dynamic Patterns of the Space Economy
Chapter 8: Economic Geography: Primary Activities
Chapter 9: Economic Geography: Manufacturing and Services
Chapter 10: Economic Development and Change
Part 4: Landscapes of Functional Organization
Chapter 11: Urban Systems and Urban Structures
Chapter 12: The Political Ordering of Space
Part 5: Human Actions and Environmental Impacts
Chapter 13: Human Impacts on Natural Systems
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