The Geography Of North America

Author : Susan Wiley Hardwick,Fred M. Shelley,Donald G. Holtgrieve
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Cultural geography
ISBN : 0321769678

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The Geography of North America by Susan Wiley Hardwick,Fred M. Shelley,Donald G. Holtgrieve Pdf

North America's physical, economic, and cultural environments are changing rapidly - from climate change and environmental hazards, to the ongoing global economic turmoil, to an expanding population, to the cultural phenomenon of online social networks like Facebook. T he Geography of North America: Environment, Culture, Economy is an engaging approach to the geography of the U.S., Canada, and Greenland. While the material is structured around traditional concepts and themes, compelling modern examples illustrate key concepts, including popular culture, sports, music, and travel. The authors' accessible approach promotes understanding of various regions of the continent as well as Hawai'i and Greenland. The Second Edition strengthens the text's three core themes of environment, culture, and economy with new data and updated chapter sections, revised feature box essays, and a new pedagogical structure consisting of learning outcomes, checkpoints, and discussion questions. Online media and quiz support are found on the book's premium website at www.mygeoscienceplace.com.

Author : Trevor J. Barnes,Eric Sheppard
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119404712

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Spatial Histories of Radical Geography by Trevor J. Barnes,Eric Sheppard Pdf

A wide-ranging and knowledgeable guide to the history of radical geography in North America and beyond. Includes contributions from an international group of scholars Focuses on the centrality of place, spatial circulation and geographical scale in understanding the rise of radical geography and its spread A celebration of radical geography from its early beginnings in the 1950s through to the 1980s, and after Draws on oral histories by leaders in the field and private and public archives Contains a wealth of never-before published historical material Serves as both authoritative introduction and indispensable professional reference

Author : CAITLIN. FINLAYSON
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1096527197

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WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY. (PRODUCT ID 23958336). by CAITLIN. FINLAYSON Pdf

Author : Thomas F. McIlwraith,Edward K. Muller
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : North America
ISBN : 9780742500198

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North America by Thomas F. McIlwraith,Edward K. Muller Pdf

This classic text retains the superb scholarship of the first edition in a thoroughly revised and accessibly written new edition. With both new and updated essays by distinguished American and Canadian authors, the book provides a comprehensive historical overview of the formation and growth of North American regions from European exploration and colonization to the second half of the twentieth century. Collectively the contributors explore the key themes of acquisition of geographical knowledge, cultural transfer and acculturation, frontier expansion, spatial organization of society, resource exploitation, regional and national integration, and landscape change. With six new chapters, redrawn maps, a new introduction that explores scholarly trends in historical geography since publication of the first edition, and a new final chapter guiding students to the basic sources for historical geographic enquiry, North America will be an indispensable text in historical geography courses.

Author : Susan Wiley Hardwick,Fred M. Shelley,Donald G. Holtgrieve
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Cultural geography
ISBN : 0130097276

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The Geography of North America by Susan Wiley Hardwick,Fred M. Shelley,Donald G. Holtgrieve Pdf

"North America’s physical, economic, and cultural environments are changing rapidly — from climate change and environmental hazards, to the ongoing global economic turmoil, to an expanding population, to the cultural phenomenon of online social networks like Facebook. The Geography of North America: Environment, Culture, Economy is an engaging approach to the geography of the U.S., Canada, and Greenland. While the material is structured around traditional concepts and themes, compelling modern examples illustrate key concepts, including popular culture, sports, music, and travel. The authors’ accessible approach promotes understanding of various regions of the continent as well as Hawai'i and Greenland. The Second Edition strengthens the text’s three core themes of environment, culture, and economy with new data and updated chapter sections, revised feature box essays, and a new pedagogical structure consisting of learning outcomes, checkpoints, and discussion questions. Online media and quiz support are found on the book’s premium website at www.mygeoscienceplace.com." -- Publisher's description

Author : Libby Koponen
Publisher : Children's Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009-03
Category : North America
ISBN : 0531218309

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North America by Libby Koponen Pdf

An overview of North America.

Author : John Harris Paterson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Canada
ISBN : 0199132607

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North America by John Harris Paterson Pdf

Author : John Harris Paterson
Publisher : New York : Oxford University Press
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Travel
ISBN : UOM:39015004804871

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North America by John Harris Paterson Pdf

Author : John Harris Paterson
Publisher : New York : Oxford University Press
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Canada
ISBN : 0199133425

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North America by John Harris Paterson Pdf

Author : Carol J. Fuhler
Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Education
ISBN : 1555919545

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Discovering Geography of North America with Books Kids Love by Carol J. Fuhler Pdf

Based on the five themes described in the National Geography Standards, teachers of grades 3-6 will find a wealth of activities inspired by the best fiction and nonfiction books for children about the United States, Mexico and Canada. A detailed introduction provides an overview of the standards, suggestions for year-long projects, and recommendations for evaluation. Illustrations.

Author : J. H. Paterson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Canada
ISBN : 0199145784

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North America by J. H. Paterson Pdf

Author : Thomas F. McIlwraith,Edward K. Muller
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2001-08-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781461639602

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North America by Thomas F. McIlwraith,Edward K. Muller Pdf

This classic text retains the superb scholarship of the first edition in a thoroughly revised and accessibly written new edition. With both new and updated essays by distinguished American and Canadian authors, the book provides a comprehensive historical overview of the formation and growth of North American regions from European exploration and colonization to the second half of the twentieth century. Collectively the contributors explore the key themes of acquisition of geographical knowledge, cultural transfer and acculturation, frontier expansion, spatial organization of society, resource exploitation, regional and national integration, and landscape change. With six new chapters, redrawn maps, a new introduction that explores scholarly trends in historical geography since publication of the first edition, and a new final chapter guiding students to the basic sources for historical geographic enquiry, North America will be an indispensable text in historical geography courses.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : National Geographic Society
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Science
ISBN : 0870447262

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Exploring Your World by Anonim Pdf

A family reference work containing alphabetically arranged articles, with charts, maps, and photographs, covering physical and human geography.

Author : Robert D. Mitchell,Paul A. Groves
Publisher : Totowa, N.J. : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015011890723

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North America by Robert D. Mitchell,Paul A. Groves Pdf

Author : George J. Miller,Almon E. Parkins,Bert Hudgins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : North America
ISBN : OCLC:1002516099

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Geography of North America by George J. Miller,Almon E. Parkins,Bert Hudgins Pdf