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The State of the Earth: Contemporary Geographic Perspectives

The State of the Earth: Contemporary Geographic Perspectives

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The focus of this text is topical. It brings geography to life in treating actual problems and critises in the contemporary world.

Table of Contents:
Foreword. Preface. 1. Geographical Thought Through the Ages: Prof. Horacio Capel, Barcelona. 2. Geographical Perspectives: Dr. Peter Gould. 3. Geographical Theories: Reginald G. Golledge. 4. Geographical Methodology: Prof. Alan M. Hay, Sheffield. 5. Human Transformation of the Earth's Surface and the Use (and Misuse) of Natural Resources: Prof. Neil Roberts. 6. Climatic Changes and the Future of the Human Environment: Dr. Vladimir M. Kotlyakov. 7. Environmental Hazards, Natural Disasters and Societal Responses: Prof. Susan Cutter. 8. The Global Challenge of Migrations and Rising Population Densities: Dr. H. Ramachandran, Mussoorie. 9. Market Forces, Cultural Factors and Locational Processes: Prof. David M. Smith. 10. Modes of Production and Areal Differentiation: Prof. Milton Santos. 11. Transportation, Trade, Tourism and the World Economy System: Prof Gabriel Wachermann. 12. Spatial Financial Flows and the Growth of the Modern Industrial City: Dr. Nigel Thrift. 13. The Information Revolution and Future Global Geography: Prof. Vladimir Tikunov. 14. Exploration, Mapping and the Modernization of State Power: Dr. Marcelo Escolar. 15. Spatial Planning and National Development: Dr. Maurice Daly, Australia. 16. Core-periphery Relations in the Era of Globalization: Bertha Becker, Rio De Janeiro. 17. Multinational Corporations and the Possible Demise of the Nation-state: Prof. Peter Dicken. 18. Geography in the Age of Megacities: Yeu-man Yeung.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780631202448
  • Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Contemporary Geographic Perspectives
  • Width: 172 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0631202447
  • Publisher Date: 22 Sep 1997
  • Height: 246 mm
  • No of Pages: 444
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 26 mm
  • Weight: 765 gr


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